D.C. Code § 19-2307: Other remedies available at death.

(a)

At the death of a community-property spouse, the surviving community-property spouse or a personal representative, heir, or nonprobate transferee of the decedent may assert a right based on an act of:

(1)

The surviving community-property spouse or decedent during the marriage or other relationship under which community property then could be acquired; or

(2)

The decedent that takes effect at the death of the decedent.

(b)

In determining a right under subsection (a) of this section and corresponding remedy, the court:

(1)

Shall apply equitable principles; and

(2)

May consider the community property law of the jurisdiction where the decedent or surviving community-property spouse was domiciled when property was acquired or enhanced.