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§ 30.243 — May A Closed Probate Case Be Reopened?

43 C.F.R. § 30.243

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A closed probate case may be reopened if the decision or order issued in the probate case contains an error of fact or law (including, but not limited to, a missing or improperly included heir or devisee, a found will, or an error in the distribution of property), and the error is discovered more than 30 days after the mailing date of a decision.

(a) Any interested party or BIA may seek correction of the error of fact or law by filing a petition for reopening with the judge.

(b) Reopening may also be initiated on a judge's own motion.

43 C.F.R. § 30.242 43 C.F.R. § 30.244

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