§ 4.270 - Custody and control of trust estates.

The Superintendent may assume custody or control of all trust personal property of a deceased Indian and he may take such action, including sale thereof, as in his judgment is necessary for the benefit of the estate, the heirs, legatees, and devisees, pending entry of the decision provided for in § 4.240, § 4.241, or § 4.312 or decisions in the settlement of the estate as provided for in § 4.271. All expenses, including expenses of roundup, branding, care, and feeding of livestock, shall be a proper charge against the estate and may be paid by the Superintendent from those funds of the deceased that are under his control, or from the proceeds of a sale of the property or a part thereof.