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DC Code § 20-305 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 20 - Probate and Administration of Decedents’ Estates. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Opening the Estate|Subchapter I - General Provisions|§ 20-305. Complaint to contest the validity of a will

Except as provided in section 20-353(b) , any person may file a verified complaint to contest the validity of a will within 6 months following notice by publication of the appointment or reappointment of a personal representative under section 20-704 . The person filing the complaint shall give notice to all interested persons.  (June 24, 1980, D.C. Law 3-72, § 101, 27 DCR 2155; Mar. 21, 1995, D.C. Law 10-241, § 3(k), 42 DCR 63.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 20-305. Section References This section is referenced in § 20-331. Editor's Notes Application of Law 10-241: See Application of Law 10-241 and Emergency act amendment notes to § 20-304.
DC Code § 20-311 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 20 - Probate and Administration of Decedents’ Estates. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Opening the Estate|Subchapter II - Abbreviated Probate Proceeding|§ 20-311. Nature of proceeding

(a) An abbreviated probate proceeding is a proceeding for the probate of a will or a determination of a decedent’s intestacy and for the appointment of a personal representative. This proceeding is instituted when an interested person files a petition for an abbreviated probate proceeding with the Court in accordance with the provisions of section 20-304. This proceeding may be conducted without the prior notice required for standard probate under section 20-323. (b) The finality of abbreviated probate shall be governed by section 20-331.  (June 24, 1980, D.C. Law 3-72, § 101, 27 DCR 2155; Mar. 21, 1995, D.C. Law 10-241, § 3(l), 42 DCR 63.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 20-311. Section References This section is referenced in § 20-101. Editor's Notes Application of Law 10-241: See Application of Law 10-241 and Emergency act amendment notes to § 20-304.
DC Code § 20-312 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 20 - Probate and Administration of Decedents’ Estates. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Opening the Estate|Subchapter II - Abbreviated Probate Proceeding|§ 20-312. Action on petition

(a) General. — Upon a request for abbreviated probate filed in accordance with section 20-304, the Court shall appoint one or more personal representatives, except as provided in section 20-322. The appointment of a personal representative shall constitute an Order for unsupervised administration, unless the Order specifically provides for supervised administration as provided in section 20-402. In no event, however, shall the appointment of a personal representative be delayed pending the Court’s decision with regard to whether the administration will be supervised or unsupervised. (b) Wills. — In the case of a petition to admit a will to abbreviated probate, due execution of the will shall be presumed and the Court may admit a will to probate either: (1) if the will appears to have been duly executed and contains a recital by attesting witnesses of facts constituting due execution; or (2) upon the verified statement of any person with personal knowledge of the circumstances of execution, whether or not the person was in fact an attesting witness, reciting facts showing due execution of the will.  (June 24, 1980, D.C. Law 3-72, § 101, 27 DCR 2155; Mar. 21, 1995, D.C. Law 10-241, § 3(m), 42 DCR 63.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 20-312. Section References This section is referenced in § 20-321. Editor's Notes Application of 10-241: See Application of Law 10-241 and Emergency act amendment notes to § 20-304.
DC Code § 20-321 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 20 - Probate and Administration of Decedents’ Estates. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Opening the Estate|Subchapter III - Standard Probate Proceeding|§ 20-321. Nature of proceeding

A standard probate proceeding is a proceeding for the probate of a will or a determination of the decedent’s intestacy, particularly when due execution of a will cannot be presumed under section 20-312 , and for the appointment of a personal representative. This proceeding is instituted when an interested person or creditor files a petition for a standard probate proceeding with the Court in accordance with the provisions of section 20-304 ; and the filing of a complaint shall not be required for these purposes. This proceeding is conducted after notice as provided in section 20-323 . If no petition for abbreviated or standard probate is filed within a reasonable time, the Register, with the approval of the Court, may file a petition for standard probate.  (June 24, 1980, D.C. Law 3-72, § 101, 27 DCR 2155; Mar. 21, 1995, D.C. Law 10-241, § 3(n), 42 DCR 63.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 20-321. Section References This section is referenced in § 20-101. Editor's Notes Application of Law 10-241: See Application of Law 10-241 and Emergency act amendment notes to § 20-304.
DC Code § 20-322 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 20 - Probate and Administration of Decedents’ Estates. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Opening the Estate|Subchapter III - Standard Probate Proceeding|§ 20-322. When mandatory

A proceeding for standard probate shall be instituted: (a) if, at any time before abbreviated probate, (1) an interested person or creditor makes a request; or (2) it appears to the Court that the petition for abbreviated probate is materially incomplete or incorrect in any respect; or (b) in accordance with the provisions of section 20-331.  (June 24, 1980, D.C. Law 3-72, § 101, 27 DCR 2155.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 20-322. Section References This section is referenced in § 20-312.
DC Code § 20-323 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 20 - Probate and Administration of Decedents’ Estates. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Opening the Estate|Subchapter III - Standard Probate Proceeding|§ 20-323. Notice of request for standard probate; form

(a) When given. — A person filing a petition for standard probate shall promptly give notice to all known interested persons. In addition, the petitioner shall publish a notice once a week for 2 successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the District of Columbia and in any other publication the Court may provide by Rule. (b) Form of notice. — The notice required by this section shall be in the form prescribed by the Rules.  (June 24, 1980, D.C. Law 3-72, § 101, 27 DCR 2155.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 20-323. Section References This section is referenced in § 20-311 and § 20-321.
DC Code § 20-324 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 20 - Probate and Administration of Decedents’ Estates. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Opening the Estate|Subchapter III - Standard Probate Proceeding|§ 20-324. Action on petition

In a standard probate proceeding: (1) Proof of due execution shall be made by affidavit of the witnesses as provided in paragraph (3) of this section unless the Court orders otherwise. (2) After proof of due execution, the Court shall enter an order admitting the will to probate or determining that the decedent died intestate. At this time, the Court shall also appoint or reappoint one or more personal representatives, may order that the administration will be supervised as provided in section 20-402, and, if appropriate, revoke, modify, or confirm any action taken at any prior abbreviated probate, small estates or standard probate proceeding. (3) Affidavits of due execution shall be in substantially the following form: On this _____ day of __________ 19 ___, _______________ personally appeared and, under oath answered the following questions as follows: 1. Were you one of the witnesses who signed the attached written document which is dated ____________ and is said to be the last will and testament of __________ of the District of Columbia who is now dead? (Please initial appropriate box.) ____ Yes ____ No 2. Did sign the attached document while (the testator) in your presence? ____ Yes ____ No 3. Did say the attached document was to be a (the testator) part of his will? ____ Yes ____ No 4. At the time he signed the attached document, did __________ (the testator) seem to you to be of sound mind and aware of what he was doing? ____ Yes ____ No 5. Did ask you to sign the attached document (the testator) as a witness? ____ Yes ____ No 6. When you signed the attached document as a witness, were (the testator) and all of the other witnesses who signed the document present? ____ Yes ____ No 7. Were you present when each of the other witnesses signed the attached document? ____ Yes ____ No 8. Did ask the other people who signed the (the testator) attached document to do so as witnesses? ____ Yes ____ No 9. Was present when each of the witnesses signed (the testator) the attached document? ____ Yes ____ No 10. What is your date of birth? __________ 11. Do you know of any will or codicil of __________ other than the (the testator) attached document? ____ Yes ____ No  (June 24, 1980, D.C. Law 3-72, § 101, 27 DCR 2155; Mar. 21, 1995, D.C. Law 10-241, § 3(o), 42 DCR 63; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-255, § 19(b), 44 DCR 1271.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 20-324. Editor's Notes Application of Law 10-241: See Application of Law 10-241 and Emergency act amendment notes to § 20-304.
DC Code § 20-331 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 20 - Probate and Administration of Decedents’ Estates. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Opening the Estate|Subchapter IV - Finality|§ 20-331. Finality of abbreviated and standard probate proceedings

(a) An abbreviated probate proceeding shall be set aside if, within 6 months after notice of the appointment of the personal representative pursuant to section 20-704, an interested person makes a request for a standard probate proceeding. (b) A standard probate proceeding may be reopened if, within 6 months after the notice of appointment of the personal representative pursuant to section 20-704: (1) An interested person makes a request; and (2) the Court finds that: (A) the notice provided in section 20-704 was not given to such interested person and such interested person did not have actual notice of the petition for probate; (B) there was a material mistake or substantial irregularity in the prior probate proceeding; or (C) the proponent of a later offered will, in spite of the exercise of reasonable diligence, was actually unaware of such will’s existence at the time of the prior probate proceeding. (c) Except as provided in section 20-305 and this section, an abbreviated probate proceeding shall be final and binding as to all interested persons.  (June 24, 1980, D.C. Law 3-72, § 101, 27 DCR 2155; Mar. 21, 1995, D.C. Law 10-241, § 3(p), 42 DCR 63.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 20-331. Section References This section is referenced in § 20-311 and § 20-322. Editor's Notes Application of 10-241: See Application of Law 10-241 and Emergency act amendment notes to § 20-304.
DC Code § 20-341 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 20 - Probate and Administration of Decedents’ Estates. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Opening the Estate|Subchapter V - Foreign Personal Representatives|§ 20-341. Requirements

(a) A foreign personal representative of a nondomiciliary shall not be required to obtain letters in the District of Columbia for any purpose. (b) A foreign personal representative administering an estate which has property located in the District of Columbia shall file with the Register a copy of the appointment as personal representative and a copy of the decedent’s will, if any, authenticated pursuant to 28 U.S.C. sec. 1738.  (June 24, 1980, D.C. Law 3-72, § 101, 27 DCR 2155.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 20-341. Section References This section is referenced in § 20-302.
DC Code § 20-342 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 20 - Probate and Administration of Decedents’ Estates. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Opening the Estate|Subchapter V - Foreign Personal Representatives|§ 20-342. Powers of foreign personal representative

A foreign personal representative may exercise all the powers of such office and may sue and be sued in the District of Columbia, subject to any statute or rule relating to nonresidents.  (June 24, 1980, D.C. Law 3-72, § 101, 27 DCR 2155.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 20-342.
DC Code § 20-344 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 20 - Probate and Administration of Decedents’ Estates. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Opening the Estate|Subchapter V - Foreign Personal Representatives|§ 20-344. Right of heir or legatee

In the event a foreign personal representative fails to transfer the title to real or leasehold property located in the District of Columbia to the person or persons legally entitled to such property, within a reasonable time, the Court may direct the transfer of title to such person or persons if: (a) the will, if any, or a copy authenticated pursuant to 28 U.S.C. sec. 1738 , is filed in the Register’s office; (b) notice, approved by the Court, has been published indicating that the decedent died owning the real or leasehold property; and (c) all claims of creditors, if any, have been satisfied.  (June 24, 1980, D.C. Law 3-72, § 101, 27 DCR 2155.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 20-344.
DC Code § 20-351 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 20 - Probate and Administration of Decedents’ Estates. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Opening the Estate|Subchapter VI - Small Estates|§ 20-351. General

If the property of a decedent subject to administration in the District of Columbia has a value of $40,000 or less, the property may be administered as a small estate in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.  (June 24, 1980, D.C. Law 3-72, § 101, 27 DCR 2155; Mar. 21, 1995, D.C. Law 10-241, § 3(q), 42 DCR 63; Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-292, § 901, 48 DCR 2087.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 20-351. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 13-292 substituted “$40,00” for “$15,000”. Editor's Notes Application of Law 10-241: See Application of Law 10-241 and Emergency act amendment notes to § 20-304. Section 1102 of D.C. Law 13-292 provided: “Sec. 1102. Applicability. For the purposes of Title 5 and Title 9 and sections 801(b), 805, and 806 of Title 8 of this act, the provisions relating to the administration of decedents’ estates shall apply only to the estates of decedents who die on or after the effective date of this act.”
DC Code § 20-352 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 20 - Probate and Administration of Decedents’ Estates. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Opening the Estate|Subchapter VI - Small Estates|§ 20-352. Petition

Any person eligible for appointment as the personal representative of an estate pursuant to section 20-303 may file a verified petition for administration of a small estate. Such petition shall contain, in addition to the information required by section 20-304 : (a) A statement that the petitioner has made a diligent search to discover all property and debts of the decedent; (b) A list of the known creditors of the decedent, with the amount of each claim, including contingent and disputed claim; and (c) A statement of any legal proceedings pending in which the decedent was a party.  (June 24, 1980, D.C. Law 3-72, § 101, 27 DCR 2155.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 20-352.
DC Code § 20-353 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 20 - Probate and Administration of Decedents’ Estates. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Opening the Estate|Subchapter VI - Small Estates|§ 20-353. Proceedings after petition

(a) Determinations on petition. — If the Court finds that the petition and any additional information filed under this subchapter is accurate, it shall: (1) appoint a personal representative of the small estate; (2) direct the immediate payment of the allowable funeral expenses as provided in section 20-906 and the family allowance as provided in section 19-101 [repealed]; (3) direct the sale of property as may be necessary to satisfy funeral expenses and the family allowance; and (4) if it appears that there will be any property remaining after payment of funeral expenses and there is no family allowance payable, admit the will, if any, to probate and direct that notice be given in accordance with subsection (b). (b) Notice. — If the Court directs that notice be given, notice shall be given once in the form required by section 20-704; except, that the period within which claims must be filed or objection must be made to contest the validity of the will or the small estates proceeding or the appointment of the personal representative shall be 30 days from the date of publication of notice.  (June 24, 1980, D.C. Law 3-72, § 101, 27 DCR 2155.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 20-353. Section References This section is referenced in § 20-305, § 20-354, and § 20-355.
DC Code § 20-354 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 20 - Probate and Administration of Decedents’ Estates. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Opening the Estate|Subchapter VI - Small Estates|§ 20-354. Duties of personal representatives

(a) Attorney; bond; compensation. — No person appointed as a personal representative in accordance with section 20-353 shall be required to be represented by an attorney or to give bond or be entitled to receive any commission for the performance of duties as personal representative. (b) Distribution. — If notice is required and 30 days have expired since the publication of notice as provided in section 20-353(b), the personal representative shall file proof of publication of the notice and a verified list of all claims, including contingent and disputed claims, and the amount of the claims filed since the original petition. The Court shall hear any objections filed pursuant to the notice and, if satisfied that all action taken pursuant to this subchapter is proper, shall direct the personal representative to pay all proper claims and expenses and to distribute the net estate either in accordance with the will or, if the decedent died intestate, to the decedent’s heirs.  (June 24, 1980, D.C. Law 3-72, § 101, 27 DCR 2155.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 20-354.
DC Code § 20-355 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 20 - Probate and Administration of Decedents’ Estates. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Opening the Estate|Subchapter VI - Small Estates|§ 20-355. After-discovered property

The personal representative shall report to the Court immediately, by verified supplemental petition, any property of the decedent discovered after the filing of the petition. If the after-discovered property increases the value of all property of the decedent to an amount greater than the allowable funeral expenses (and there is no family allowance payable) but less than $15,000, the Court shall admit the will, if any, to probate and direct that notice be given in accordance with section 20-353(b) . If the after-discovered property increases the value of all property of the decedent to more than $15,000, there shall be no further proceedings under this subchapter, and administration shall proceed under the other provisions of this title.  (June 24, 1980, D.C. Law 3-72, § 101, 27 DCR 2155; Mar. 21, 1995, D.C. Law 10-241, § 3(r), 42 DCR 63.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 20-355. Editor's Notes Application of Law 10-241: See Application of Law 10-241 and Emergency act amendment notes to § 20-304.
DC Code § 20-356 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 20 - Probate and Administration of Decedents’ Estates. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Opening the Estate|Subchapter VI - Small Estates|§ 20-356. Applicability of other provisions of title

Except to the extent inconsistent with this subchapter, all the other provisions of this title shall apply to small estates.  (June 24, 1980, D.C. Law 3-72, § 101, 27 DCR 2155.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 20-356.
DC Code § 20-357 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 20 - Probate and Administration of Decedents’ Estates. [Enacted title]|Chapter 3 - Opening the Estate|Subchapter VI - Small Estates|§ 20-357. Exception for motor vehicles. [Repealed]

[Repealed].  (June 24, 1980, D.C. Law 3-72, § 101, 27 DCR 2155; Jan. 25, 2018, D.C. Law 22-48, § 4(b)(2), 64 DCR 12405.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 20-357. Section References This section is referenced in § 20-105.
DC Code § 20-501 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 20 - Probate and Administration of Decedents’ Estates. [Enacted title]|Chapter 5 - The Personal Representative and Special Administrator; Appointment, Control and Termination of Authority|Subchapter I - Appointment and Issuance of Letters; Bond; Accrual of Duties and Powers|§ 20-501. Conditions of appointment

As a condition to appointment, a personal representative, whether in a supervised or unsupervised administration, shall file (a) a statement of acceptance of the duties of the office, (b) any required bond, and (c) a written consent to personal jurisdiction in any action brought in the District of Columbia against such personal representative, where service of process is effected pursuant to the rules of the Court at such representative’s address shown in the proceedings or, in the case of a nonresident personal representative, pursuant to the provisions of section 20-303(b)(7) .  (June 24, 1980, D.C. Law 3-72, § 101, 27 DCR 2155; Mar. 21, 1995, D.C. Law 10-241, § 3(u), 42 DCR 63.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 20-501. Section References This section is referenced in § 20-523. Emergency Legislation For temporary amendment of § 4 of D.C. Law 10-241, see § 2 of the Probate Reform Act of 1994 Emergency Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-79, June 28, 1995, 42 DCR 3452). Editor's Notes Application of Law 10-241: 10-241: Section 4 of D.C. Law 10-241, as amended by § 2 of D.C. Law 11-54, provided that the act shall be applicable to estates of decedents who died on or after July 1, 1995.
DC Code § 20-503 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 20 - Probate and Administration of Decedents’ Estates. [Enacted title]|Chapter 5 - The Personal Representative and Special Administrator; Appointment, Control and Termination of Authority|Subchapter I - Appointment and Issuance of Letters; Bond; Accrual of Duties and Powers|§ 20-503. Issuance and content of letters

After appointment, letters shall be issued to the personal representative by the Register. Letters shall contain: (a) the name and address of the Court; (b) the name of the decedent and the personal representative; (c) the date of appointment of the personal representative; (d) the date the will, if any, was admitted to probate; (e) the signature of the Register and the seal of the Court; (f) the date the letters were issued; and (g) whether the administration is supervised or unsupervised and, if supervised, any limitations on the powers of the personal representative.  (June 24, 1980, D.C. Law 3-72, § 101, 27 DCR 2155; Mar. 21, 1995, D.C. Law 10-241, § 3(w), 42 DCR 63.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 20-503. Editor's Notes Application of Law 10-241: See Application of Law 10-241 and Emergency act amendment notes to § 20-501.