American Indian Probate Reform Act of 2004

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] American Indian Probate Reform Act of 2003 - Amends the Indian Land Consolidation Act to revise the requirements for testamentary and nontestamentary disposition of interests in trust, restricted lands, and personal property of an Indian. Repeals the limitation of any devise of an interest in trust, restricted land, or personal property to a decedent's Indian spouse. Retains permission to devise such an interest to the Indian tribe with jurisdiction over the land. Adds permission to devise such an interest to any lineal descendant of the testator or any person who owns a preexisting undivided trust or restricted interest in the same parcel of land in trust or restricted status. Considers such a devise as the devise of the interest in trust or restricted status, unless: (1) language in the will clearly evidences the testator's intent that the interest is to vest in the devisee as a fee interest without restrictions; or (2) the interest devised is a life estate. Limits the order of the devise of an interest in trust or restricted land as a life estate or in fee for an interest not devised according to the general rule. Permits the owner of an interest in trust or restricted personal …