1.32.630 Qualification of Executor

The Court shall appoint the Executor as Administrator of the decedent's estate if found qualified and competent by the Court. If the Executor is not found by the Court to be competent, it shall appoint an Administrator who shall be a competent adult and preference shall be given to the surviving spouse, child of the decedent over 18 years of age with preference given in descending order of age, other blood relatives in order of their closeness of relationship, any adult Tribal member, or any adult person.