Code of Federal Regulations Title 43. Public Lands:  Interior § 43.30.254 What happens when a person dies without a valid will and has no heirs?

(a) 25 U.S.C. 2206(a) applies

The judge will order distribution of the property under § 2206(a)(2)(B)(v) through (a)(2)(C)

The judge will order distribution of the property under § 2206(a)(2)(D)(iii)(IV) through (V).

(b) 25 U.S.C. 2206(a) does not apply

If the trust or restricted property is not on the public domain, the judge will order the escheat of the property under 25 U.S.C. 373a

If the trust or restricted property is on the public domain, the judge will order the escheat of the property under 25 U.S.C. 373b.