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

D.C. Code § 20-324: Action on petition.

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Title 20. Probate and Administration of Decedents’ Estates. [Enacted title]
  2. Chapter 3. Opening the Estate.
  3. Subchapter III. Formal Probate Proceeding.

In a formal 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 formal probate proceeding.

(3)

____ Yes ____ No

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