Cobell v. Salazar Indian Trust Settlement
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What happened
The federal government mismanaged individual Indian land, funds, and other assets held in trust, including improperly accounting for Individual Indian Money (IIM) trust funds and mismanaging trust land. Courts determined the government violated its trust duties to over 17,000 IIM account holders.
Do you qualify?
You are eligible if you are an heir of one or more of the over 17,000 Individual Indian Money (IIM) account holders whose Cobell settlement awards were not distributed. You must submit proof that you are an heir.
How to file
Submit a claim form by June 30, 2025, with proof of heir eligibility, such as a state or tribal probate order, appointment documentation for an estate executor/administrator, an approved will, a small estate document, or a federal probate order. Send materials to Indian Trust Settlement, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration, P.O. Box 5324, New York, NY 10150-5324.
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