Castaneda

MEMORANDUM OF DECISION

FRANK MANFREDI, Judge.

The Petitioner, Jennifer L. Castaneda, has petitioned the Court to authorize distributions from the grantor trusts established by the Mohegan Tribe (“Tribe”) for the benefit of her three minor children, A.A.C., S.S.C. and H.M.C. The Tribe has contributed per capita benefits to these 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…