District of Columbia Statutes

§ 20-752 — Expenses of estate litigation.

District of Columbia § 20-752
JurisdictionDistrict of Columbia
Title 20Probate and Administration of Decedents’ Estates. [Enacted title]
Ch. 7Administration of the Estate.
Subch. VIClaims by Personal Representatives and Attorneys.

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D.C. Code § 20-752 (2026).

Text

Without regard to the provisions of section 20-751 , when a personal representative or a person nominated as personal representative defends or prosecutes in good faith and with just cause any proceeding relating to the decedent’s estate, whether successful or not, such personal representative shall be entitled to receive from the estate any necessary expenses and disbursements relating to such proceeding.

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Legislative History

June 24, 1980, D.C. Law 3-72, § 101, 27 DCR 2155

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