District of Columbia · Through 2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)

D.C. Code § 20-302: Necessity for probate.

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Title 20. Probate and Administration of Decedents’ Estates. [Enacted title]
Chapter 3. Opening the Estate.
Subchapter I. General Provisions.

(a)

A will is ineffective to transfer property or to nominate a personal representative unless it is admitted to probate or recorded as provided in section 20-341 (b).

(b)

Except for foreign personal representatives, no person shall exercise the powers or assume the duties of a personal representative unless he has been appointed by the Court.

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