In re Woodmancy

MEMORANDUM OF DECISION

JANE W. FREEMAN, Judge.

The Petitioner, Kathleen Woodmancy (“Petitioner”), has petitioned the Court to authorize distributions from the grantor trust established by the Mohegan Tribe (“Tribe”) for her benefit. The Tribe contributes per capita benefits to grantor trusts for future distribution to minor Tribal members, in order to provide for their future safety and well being. MTC § 2-183(h). The Tribe has filed an Answer stating that it takes no position on the petition.

The Court has jurisdiction of the parties. The Petitioner is a member of the Tribe (Ex. 2) and the…