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43 CFR §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.
  1. (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.
  2. (b)Reopening may also be initiated on a judge's own motion.