§ 19-1301.09 — Methods and waiver of notice.

District of Columbia § 19-1301.09

• Jurisdiction: District of Columbia
• Title 19: Descent, Distribution, and Trusts. [Enacted title]
• Ch. 13: Uniform Trust Code.
• Subch. I: General Provisions and Definitions.

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(a) Notice 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.

(b) Notice 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.

(c) Notice 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.

(d) Notice of a judicial proceeding must be given as provided in the applicable rules of civil procedure.

Legislative History

Mar. 10, 2004, D.C. Law 15-104, § 2(b), 51 DCR 208