{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-19-1301.09","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 19-1301.09","heading":"Methods and waiver of notice.","body":"(a)\nNotice to a person under this chapter or the sending of a document to a person under this chapter must be accomplished in a manner reasonably suitable under the circumstances and likely to result in receipt of the notice or document. Permissible methods of notice or for sending a document include first-class mail, personal delivery, delivery to the person’s last known place of residence or place of business, or a properly directed electronic message.\n\n(b)\nNotice otherwise required under this chapter or a document otherwise required to be sent under this chapter need not be provided to a person whose identity or location is unknown to and not reasonably ascertainable by the trustee.\n\n(c)\nNotice under this chapter or the sending of a document under this chapter may be waived by the person to be notified or sent the document.\n\n(d)\nNotice of a judicial proceeding must be given as provided in the applicable rules of civil procedure.","path":["Title 19. Descent, Distribution, and Trusts. [Enacted title]","Chapter 13. Uniform Trust Code.","Subchapter I. General Provisions and Definitions."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/19-1301.09","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"3232cda62ae3067233099294d632da7c726aae975c8941e3146a787d05cb6333","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-19-1301.08","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-19-1301.10"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}