District of Columbia § 20-344 Right of heir or legatee.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 20-344 — Right of heir or legatee.

District of Columbia § 20-344

Title 20Probate and Administration of Decedents’ Estates. [Enacted title]

Ch. 3Opening the Estate.

Subch. VForeign Personal Representatives.

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D.C. Code § 20-344 (2026).

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In the event a foreign personal representative fails to transfer the title to real or leasehold property located in the District of Columbia to the person or persons legally entitled to such property, within a reasonable time, the Court may direct the transfer of title to such person or persons if:

(a)the will, if any, or a copy authenticated pursuant to 28 U.S.C. sec. 1738 , is filed in the Register’s office;

(b)notice, approved by the Court, has been published indicating that the decedent died owning the real or leasehold property; and (c) all claims of creditors, if any, have been satisfied.

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In the event a foreign personal representative fails to transfer the title to real or leasehold property located in the District of Columbia to the person or persons legally entitled to such property, within a reasonable time, the Court may direct the transfer of title to such person or persons if: (a) the will, if any, or a copy authenticated pursuant to 28 U.S.C. sec. 1738 , is filed in the Register’s office; (b) notice, approved by the Court, has been published indicating that the decedent died owning the real or leasehold property; and (c) all claims of creditors, if any, have been satisfied.