### Question
Can you define what collateral heirs of the first or second degree means?


### Answer
**Collateral heirs of the first or second degree** is defined as the following in *25 U.S.C. § 2206*:

> the brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and first cousins, of a decedent

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 2206*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 24-INDIAN LAND CONSOLIDATION**

