25 C.F.R. § 115.417
What portion of funds in a minor's supervised account may be withdrawn under a distribution plan?
Trust money in a minor's supervised account will not be distributed without a review of other resources that may be available to meet the needs of the minor. Any trust funds of a minor that are distributed must be used for the direct benefit of the minor and in accordance with any additional limitations (e.g., statutory, court order, tribal resolution, etc.) placed on the use of specific trust funds. Allowable uses may include health, education, or welfare when based upon a justified unmet need. The BIA will require receipts for expenditures of funds disbursed from a minor's account to a custodial parent, legal guardian, person who has been recognized by the BIA as having control and custody of the minor, or an emancipated minor.
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case (1 in the last 5 years), 2026–2026 · leading case: Givens (D. Alaska 2026).
Givens (D. Alaska 2026). “”26 The letter also stated that, pursuant to 25 CFR §§ 115.417 , 115.421(e), “BIA must determine whether the disbursement plan is in the best interest of” the minor Oenga heir.”
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