District of Columbia § 20-907 Funeral expenses.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 20-907 — Funeral expenses.

District of Columbia § 20-907

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

Ch. 9Claims.

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D.C. Code § 20-907 (2026).

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Where an estate is solvent and the will expressly empowers a personal representative to pay funeral expenses in an amount left to the personal representative’s discretion, then no allowance from the Court shall be required. In all other cases, the Court may allow, in its discretion, funeral expenses of the decedent in excess of $5,000 according to the condition and circumstances of the decedent, but in no event shall such allowance exceed $15,000. However, the funeral expenses limit for a solvent estate may be waived if the waiver is in writing, signed by all heirs or legatees, and filed with the Register.

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Where an estate is solvent and the will expressly empowers a personal representative to pay funeral expenses in an amount left to the personal representative’s discretion, then no allowance from the Court shall be required. In all other cases, the Court may allow, in its discretion, funeral expenses of the decedent in excess of $5,000 according to the condition and circumstances of the decedent, but in no event shall such allowance exceed $15,000. However, the funeral expenses limit for a solvent estate may be waived if the waiver is in writing, signed by all heirs or legatees, and filed with the Register.