D.C. Code § 21-2601.16: Judicial relief.

(a)

The following persons may petition a court to construe a power of attorney or review the agent's conduct, and grant appropriate relief:

(1)

The principal or the agent;

(2)

A guardian, conservator, or other fiduciary acting for the principal;

(3)

A person authorized to make health care decisions for the principal;

(4)

The principal's spouse, parent, or descendant;

(5)

An individual who would qualify as a presumptive heir of the principal;

(6)

A person named as a beneficiary to receive any property, benefit, or contractual right on the principal's death or as a beneficiary of a trust created by or for the principal that has a financial interest in the principal's estate;

(7)

A governmental agency having regulatory authority to protect the welfare of the principal;

(8)

The principal's caregiver or another person that demonstrates sufficient interest in the principal's welfare; and

(9)

A person asked to accept the power of attorney.

(b)

Upon motion by the principal, the court shall dismiss a petition filed under this section, unless the court finds that the principal lacks capacity to revoke the agent's authority or the power of attorney.