FILING FOR THE
ADMINISTRATION OF A
SMALL ESTATE (SEB)
IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
(VALUED AT $40,000 OR LESS)
Office of the Register of Wills, Probate Division
515 5
th
Street, NW, Third Floor
Washington, DC 20001
All attached forms and documents are available through the division’s website:
http://www.dccourts.gov/dccourts/superior/probate/index.jsp
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Probate Division—SMALL ESTATES (SEB)
When a person dies after April 26, 2001, with assets having a gross value of
$40,000.00 or less,* a small estate proceeding may be opened to appoint a
personal representative, pay claims, and make distribution of estate assets.
You can get help with opening a small estate by talking to or meeting with a
small estate specialist in the Legal Branch of the Probate Division. You may
also use the Probate Division’s Live Chat feature on the website.
* If the decedent died between January 1, 1981, and June 30, 1995, the value of the estate
cannot exceed $10,000.00. If the decedent died between July 1, 1995, and April 26, 2001,
the value of the estate cannot exceed $15,000.00.
FILING THE PETITION
The Petition for Administration of a Small Estate should be completed prior
to seeing a small estate specialist. The small estate specialist will then
review the petition to make sure that it complies with the law and will, if
necessary, assist with any corrections necessary for its completion. The
specialist will also determine whether sufficient documents verifying the
assets and/or liabilities have been supplied, whether further information is
needed before the Court can act on the petition, and whether publication is
required.
After the petition is accepted for filing, the small estate specialist will
prepare an order for the judge’s signature. In most cases, the order will
appoint a personal representative. The order may be a preliminary one,
directing publication against creditors or that the personal representative file
a Verification of Assets, or it may be a final order in which the Court decides
who is entitled to receive monies from the estate and what amounts each
individual will receive.
Publication is sometimes required in a small estate. Publication may be
required if (1) the decedent is survived by adult children and the assets are
valued at over $11,550.00, (2) the decedent is survived by heirs who are
not children and the assets are valued at over $1,515.00, or (3) the
decedent owned real estate in another jurisdiction. If publication is required
by the Court’s order, the Probate Division will send the Notice of
Appointment, Notice to Creditors and Notice to Unknown Heirs form to a
newspaper of general circulation selected by the personal representative.
The cost of publication is determined by the current rates charged by the
publisher. The notice states that the estate is being administered as a small
estate, announces the name of the personal representative, and gives
creditors and unknown heirs 30 days to file claims against the estate or to
object to the appointment of a personal representative. The notice is
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published only once. The notice is mailed to all interested persons and to
known creditors by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.
The personal representative must make diligent efforts to locate each
creditor. After the publication occurs and payment is made, the newspaper
will issue a proof of publication, which is filed with the small estate specialist
in the Legal Branch of the Probate Division.
ROLE AND DUTIES OF THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
The personal representative has an important role and is responsible for
ensuring that all assets are collected, all debts are paid, and distributions of
estate assets are made in accordance with the order of the Court. Very
often, the person appointed by the Court is one of the closest living relatives
of the decedent. The decedent's assets must be held separately from those
of the personal representative, and the personal representative must keep
accurate records of all estate expenses and payments.
CLOSING THE ESTATE
A final order signed by the Court will close the estate. The order gives
directions to the personal representative concerning the collection of estate
property, the payment of debts, and the distribution of the remaining estate
assets to heirs or legatees.
COMPENSATION
Persons, including attorneys, appointed to be personal representatives in
small estates are not entitled to be paid a commission for acting as personal
representatives. Attorneys for personal representatives in small estates can
receive up to $1,000.00 as a priority payment under D.C. Code, sec. 20-
906(a)(3) depending on the size of the estate and other priority payments.
AFTER-DISCOVERED ASSETS
If assets are discovered after a Final Order has issued, a petition for
administration of a small estate, marked “Re-Open” should be filed.
ITEMS NEEDED TO OPEN A SMALL ESTATE (Checklist)
Petition for Administration of a Small Estate
Decedent’s will (if any) and Certificate of Filing Will
Photo identification with signature from the petitioner(s)
Date and place of death verified by a death certificate
Funeral bill(s) and receipts
Written verification of assets, including, but not limited to:
____ Real estate (anywhere), including tax assessed value for
the fiscal year in which the decedent died
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____ Current financial statement(s) for bank and credit union
accounts and securities
____ Automobile title (preferable) or registration card and
written confirmation of the value of the vehicle. A quote
from an on-line source as to trade-in value is acceptable.
____ Statement showing value of stocks and/or bonds
____ Uncashed checks of the decedent
____ Letter from Unclaimed Property (if any) with value stated.
____ Letter from insurance company stating value of insurance
proceeds/death benefits payable to the estate.
____ Letter from nursing home facility stating value of resident
funds payable to the estate.
____ Notarized affidavit concerning personal effects of value
owned solely by the decedent, if any. The affidavit must
specifically identify the item(s) and state the value of the
item(s) with a total value of everything. (NOTE: Does not
include clothing.)
Names and addresses of heirs-at-law/next of kin and legatees named
in will (if any). See Page 2 of the petition for further instructions.
Personal Identification Information Form (Form 26)
Financial Account Information Form (Form 27) (if necessary)
Court Costs: Check or money order payable to “Register of Wills” or
cash (please bring exact amount). The cost depends on the value of
the assets:
$ .01 - $ 499.99 no cost
$ 500.00 - $ 2,500.00 $ 15.00
$ 2,500.01 - $15,000.00 $ 50.00
$15,000.01 - $25,000.00 $100.00
$25,000.01 - $40,000.00 $150.00
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors and Notice to Unknown
Heirs (typed) and Publication Costs (if applicable): Check or money
order payable to the newspaper company of your choice.
Statement of Claims (if Notice of Appointment is required)
For preliminary questions, please call a Small Estate Specialist:
Michael L. Barnes—202-879-9410
Janice B. McDowell—202-879-9411
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FORMS
This packet includes the following forms, which are generally
needed to open a small estate case:
Petition for Administration of Small Estate
Personal Identification Information Form (Form 26)
Financial Account Information Form (Form 27)
Certificate of Filing Will
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors and Notice to
Unknown Heirs
Statement of Claims
Renunciation
Verification of Assets
Other forms that may be filed in a small estate case are available
on the Probate Division website at www.dccourts.gov
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING A
PETITION FOR ADMINISTRATION OF SMALL ESTATE
Answer the following questions, “yes” or “no.”
1. Have you filed with the Probate Division a declaration in writing
renouncing the right to administer?
2. Are you under the age of 18?
3. Do you have a mental illness as defined in D.C. Code, sec. 21-501 or
are you under conservatorship or guardianship as defined in sec. 21-
2011?
4. Have you been convicted and not pardoned on the basis of innocence
of a felony in the District of Columbia or of an offense in any other
jurisdiction which, if committed in the District of Columbia, would be a
felony and has the sentence imposed for such conviction either not
expired or expired within the past ten years?
5. Are you an alien who has not been lawfully admitted for permanent
residence?
a. If yes, do you have a green card?
6. Are you a judge of any court established under the laws of the United
States or are you an employee of the Superior Court of the District of
Columbia, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals or the District of
Columbia Court System?
a. If yes, are you the surviving spouse of the decedent or related to
the decedent within the third degree?
7. Are you a nonresident of the District of Columbia?
a. If yes, you must file with the Probate Division an irrevocable power
of attorney designating the Register of Wills as the person upon whom
all notices and process may be served. (See “Power of Attorney”, page
4.)
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions except 5a, 6a and
7a, do not complete this petition.
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PAGE ONE
On the line which starts “Estate of,” enter the name of the decedent as it is
signed on any will and/or as it is shown on the assets which are the subject
of the small estate proceeding.
On the line which starts “____SEB____,” do not insert anything. The Probate
Division will provide the case number.
On the line which starts “Name,” insert your name, age, and complete
address, including zip code.
Paragraph One. On line one, insert the name of the decedent and state the
decedent’s domicile, i.e., where he/she paid taxes or voted, the place that
he/she considered to be home or otherwise maintained legal residence. Line
two – state the complete address of the decedent at the time of death
including zip code and where the decedent died.
Paragraph Two. State the reason that you are entitled to be appointed
personal representative of the decedent’s estate. The D.C. Code sets forth
the priority for appointment of a personal representative as follows. If you
are not the person with the highest priority in the list below, consult a small
estate specialist before proceeding (telephone no. 202-879-9448).
1. The personal representative named in the decedent’s will (if any)
2. The surviving spouse, registered domestic partner, or children of
the intestate decedent (that is, the person who died without a will)
or the surviving spouse or domestic partner of a testate decedent
(meaning, a person who died with a will)
3. The residuary legatee in the decedent’s will
4. The children of the testate decedent
5. The grandchildren of the decedent
6. The parents of a decedent
7. The brothers and sisters of the decedent
8. The next of kin of the decedent
9. Other relations of the decedent
10. The largest creditor of the decedent who applies for administration
11. Any other person.
Paragraph Three. State the reason that the small estate should be
administered in this Court by checking one of the two boxes provided. If the
first box is checked, indicating domicile in the District of Columbia, do not
check box 2. When box 2 is checked, state other reasons that the small
estate should be administered in this Court.
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Paragraph Four. State whether any other probate proceedings have been
started in this Court or any other Court. If none, state “not applicable.”
Paragraph Five. Your signature on page four of the petition will
acknowledge that you have made a diligent search for any property and
debts of the decedent, that all property in the District of Columbia does not
have a value of more than $40,000.00, and that the decedent died on or
after April 27, 2001.*
*If the decedent died between January 1, 1981, and June 30, 1995, the
value of the estate cannot exceed $10,000.00. If the decedent died
between July 1, 1995, and April 26, 2001, the value of the estate cannot
exceed 15,000.00.
Paragraph Six. On lines one and two, list the dates of any wills or codicils
that you have located. (If none, state “not applicable.”) They must be filed
with this petition. Your signature, on page four, will acknowledge that to the
best of your knowledge they are the decedent’s last will and that you know
of no later will or codicil. On line three, state how you received the will and
codicil if any.
Paragraph Seven. State the reason that any of the information required in
this petition has not been supplied. If all information has been supplied,
state “not applicable.”
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Check the appropriate boxes to indicate the survivors of the decedent,
following the instructions shown on page two of the petition. List of
interested persons – Provide the names, complete addresses including zip
codes, relationships, and ages (if under 18) of heirs, legatees (if decedent
died with a will), including trustees, and all petitioners. If under age 18 or
otherwise legally disabled, also list guardians or custodians. Please refer to
the example in the instructions.
Witnesses to wills and/or codicils – Provide the names of all witnesses
to wills or codicils. (If none, state “not applicable.”)
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Real Property: List any real estate the decedent owned in any jurisdiction,
including the District of Columbia, if appropriate. Please use the property
description given on your proof of ownership (e.g. property tax bill).
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Personal Property: List all other assets the decedent owned. Please list bank
accounts separately, even if they are from the same bank. Use a separate
sheet of paper, if necessary.
Debts: “Secured” debts are those which the asset is collateral for the debt,
such as a car loan. “Unsecured” debts are all other debts. Please use a
separate sheet of paper to list all debts, if necessary.
Funeral Expenses: Please state the name of the person who paid the funeral
expenses, the amount paid, whether the person wishes to be repaid, and
whether there is an unpaid balance. DO NOT list burial expenses.
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Line two – Provide the date(s) of the will and any codicils to be admitted to
probate.
Line four – State any additional request that you wish the Court to
consider.
Declaration of Petitioner – By signing the declaration, you declare and
affirm that the contents of the petition are true and correct to the best of
your knowledge, information and belief. Provide a telephone number where
you can be reached between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00p.m.
Acceptance and Consent of Each Personal Representative - By signing
the acceptance and consent, you accept the duties of the office of personal
representative of the estate and consent to personal jurisdiction in any
action brought against you as personal representative or arising out of the
duties of the office of personal representative.
Power of Attorney – If you are not a resident of the District of Columbia,
you must sign the power of attorney appointing the Register of Wills as the
person upon whom all notices and process issued by a competent court in
the District of Columbia may be served in relation to all suits or matters
pertaining to the estate.
Please review the “Items Needed to Open a Small Estate” checklist for the
additional items required as attachments to your petition.
DEFINITIONS
Probate - The legal process of gathering and distributing the property of the
estate, paying creditors’ claims, and formally transferring the possessions of
the deceased to those persons who “inherit” them.
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Deceased or decedent - The person who has died.
Estate - The property (both real and personal) held by the decedent in
his/her name alone or as tenants in common at the time of death.
Will - A document representing the instructions of the deceased for
distribution of the estate.
Legatee - Anyone named in a will who is to receive property.
Heir - A person entitled to share in a decedent’s estate where there is no
will.
Interested person - Any heir or legatee or creditor with a claim in excess
of $500.00 that has not been barred or discharged.
Intestate – Died without a will.
Creditor - A person who has a claim against the estate.
Personal Representative - The person appointed by the Court to
administer (i.e., to be in charge of) an estate.
Asset – Any property owned by the decedent alone. This includes all real
property and personal property.
Real property - Any real estate owned by the person who has died, such as
a home, vacation cottage, or vacant land.
Personal property - Everything other than real property, such as a car,
furniture, jewelry, stocks, and bank accounts.
Register of Wills - The official of the Superior Court of the District of
Columbia who assists the judge in overseeing the proper administration of
the deceased person’s estate.
Tenants in common - Generally, where more than one person owns or
holds property and each person has an equal interest and no right of
survivorship has been established.
Testate – Died with a will which has been admitted to probate by the Court.
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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
PROBATE DIVISION
________ SEB _______
(Linked to _______WIL_______)
Estate of
________________________________
Deceased
PETITION FOR ADMINISTRATION OF SMALL ESTATE
____________________________
Name
_______
Age
_________________________________________
Address
____________________________
Name
_______
Age
_________________________________________
Address
hereinafter, "petitioner," being a citizen of the United States or a lawfully admitted permanent resident thereof, of
legal age and not otherwise excluded from acting as personal representative pursuant to D.C. Code, sec. 20-303(b),
shows:
1. ____________________________, the decedent, a domiciliary of _________________________________,
residing at ______________________________________________________________________________, died at
____________________________________________________________ on ______________________________
Place Date
(with)(without) a will.
2. Petitioner is entitled to be appointed personal representative of the decedent's estate under, D.C. Code sec.
20-303 for the following reasons: __________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
3. The court has jurisdiction in this matter, because:
Decedent died domiciled in the District of Columbia
Other (please state basis for jurisdiction): ________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
4. There are no other proceedings regarding the administration of the estate except ______________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Petitioner has made a diligent search to discover all property and debts of the decedent. All assets subject
to administration in the District of Columbia do not exceed $40,000.00, effective April 27, 2001.
6. Petitioner has made a diligent search for wills and codicils of the decedent and to the best knowledge of the
petitioner, the will dated ___________________________________________________ and codicil(s) dated
__________________________________________________ accompanying this petition (is)(are) the decedent's
last will and petitioner knows of no later will or codicil(s), and said will and codicil(s), if any, came into petitioner’s
hands in the following manner _____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________.
7. All information required pursuant to D.C. Code, sec. 20-304(a) has been furnished except ________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________.
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The decedent was survived by - (please check appropriate boxes)
a. Spouse/Domestic Partner. No Spouse/Domestic Partner. Check appropriate box and go to b.
b. Children. Descendants of predeceased children. If so, stop here; if not, go to c.
c. Grandchildren. Descendants of predeceased grandchildren. If so, stop here; if not, go to d.
d. Parents. If so, stop here; if not go to e.
e. Brothers and/or Sisters. Descendants of predeceased brothers and/or sisters. If so, stop here; if not, go to f.
f. Nieces and/or Nephews. Descendants of predeceased nieces and/or nephews. If so, stop here; if not, go to g.
g. Uncles and/or Aunts. If so, stop here; if not, go to h.
h. First cousins. If so, stop here; if not, go to i.
i. Grandparents. If so, stop here; if not, go to j.
j. Other heirs. If none, go to k.
k. Notify Office of the Attorney General, Chief of the Civil Enforcement Section, 441 4th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
20001.
LIST OF INTERESTED PERSONS must include names of heirs if decedent died intestate; heirs and legatees, including trustees and all named Personal
Representatives if the decedent died testate. Refer to D.C. Code, secs. 19-301 through 312 and sec. 20-101(d)(1). If under age of 18 or an adult who is
legally disabled, also list as an interested person the judicially appointed guardian, conservator or committee for such person. If no judicially appointed
representative exists, then list the parent or custodian or an attorney-in-fact, if any, for such person (subject to the terms of the power of attorney), or
any other person with legal authority to act for such disabled person.
Note: If each trustee is also a petitioning party or acting personal representative, list all beneficiaries under trust. Refer to D.C. Code, sec. 20-101(g).
Any creditor of the decedent, including those persons whose rights accrue at the time of death, who has timely presented a claim in excess of $500 that
has not been barred or discharged is also an interested person. Petitioner(s) should update list of interested persons or creditors with claims in excess
of $500 as they become known.
Indicate, when applicable, grandchildren and nieces and nephews by family groups, by showing the name of their
deceased parent who was related to the decedent
Sample:
Joe Petitioner 1234 Hexagon Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20000
Son/heir/legatee/petitioner
Interested persons Address Relationship (Age, if under 18)
______________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________
______________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________
______________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________
______________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________
______________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________
______________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________
______________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________
______________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________
(Use continuation sheet, if necessary)
WITNESS TO WILLS/CODICILS (Names)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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Character, Location and Estimated Value of Property Titled in Decedent's Name
Estimated Value
Real Property located in the District of Columbia and other jurisdictions
________________________________________________________ ______________________
________________________________________________________ ______________________
Total $ ________________
Personal Property located in the District of Columbia and other jurisdictions
________________________________________________________ ______________________
________________________________________________________ ______________________
________________________________________________________ ______________________
Total $ ________________
Debts, Funeral Expenses, Inheritance, Taxes
Debts secured: ___________________________________________ ______________________
________________________________________________________ ______________________
________________________________________________________ ______________________
Total $ ________________
Debt, unsecured: __________________________________________ ______________________
________________________________________________________ ______________________
Total $ ________________
Funeral Expenses: _________________________________________
Paid by __________________________________________________ Total $ ________________
(Insert name)
Unpaid___________________________________________________ Total $ ________________
If the decedent died prior to April 1, 1987, inheritance taxes
only on personal property under control of personal representative Total $ ________________
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WHEREFORE, the petitioner(s) pray(s) for appointment as personal representative(s) of the decedent’s estate and
that the will dated _____________________________________________________________ and codicil(s) dated
__________________________________________________________, be admitted to probate and record, and that
the additional relief be granted: _______________________________________________________________.
DECLARATION OF PETITIONER
I do solemnly declare and affirm under penalty of law that the contents of the foregoing petition are true and correct
to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.
_________________________________________ _________________________________________
Signature of Petitioner (Tel No.) Signature of Petitioner (Tel No.)
_________________________________________ _________________________________________
Signature of Petitioner (Tel No.) Signature of Petitioner (Tel No.)
ACCEPTANCE AND CONSENT OF EACH PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
I do hereby accept the duties of the office of personal representative of the estate of ____________________
_______________________________________________, deceased, and consent to personal jurisdiction in any
action brought in the District of Columbia against me as personal representative or arising out of the duties of the
office of personal representative pursuant to D.C. Code, sec. 20-501.
_________________________________________ _________________________________________
Signature of Petitioner Signature of Petitioner
POWER OF ATTORNEY
To be executed by each Non-Resident Personal Representative
Pursuant to D.C. Code, sec. 20-303(b)(7), I do hereby irrevocably appoint the Register of Wills and successors in
office as the person upon whom all notices and process issued by a competent court in the District of Columbia may
be served with the same effect as personal service in relation to all suits or matters pertaining to the estate in which
the letters are to issue.
____________________________________________ ____________________________________________
Signature of Petitioner Address
____________________________________________ ____________________________________________
Signature of Petitioner Address
Personal Identification Information (Form 26)
_________
ADM _________
_________
INT/IDD
_________
_________
SEB _________
_________
GDN _________
Estate of ____________________________________
decedent/minor/adult ward/custodian
Name/
Relationship
To Case
Address
Telephone
Number
Date of Birth
Driver’s
License
Social Security
Number
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FILE IN RED (Confidential/Sealed) JACKET
Financial Account Information (Form 27)
_________
ADM _________
_________
INT/IDD
_________
_________
SEB _________
_________
GDN _________
_________
CON _________
Estate of ____________________________________
decedent/minor/adult ward/custodian
Name on Account
Name and Address of
Bank/Financial Institution
Account Number
This report will be maintained under seal pursuant to SCR-PD 5.1, recorded in a secure Court
database, and available only to authorized Court personnel, unless otherwise included in the public
record.
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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
PROBATE DIVISION
_________
WIL _________
(Link to: _________________)
In re Estate of
________________________________
Deceased
CERTIFICATE OF FILING WILL
I, _______________________________, on this_______day of____________________,
20____, hereby submit for filing the following paper-writing(s) purporting to be the Last Will
and Testament and/or Codicil(s) of ____________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
(insert all name(s) of decedent as reflected in the will(s) and/or codicil(s))
who died on or about the _______day of ___________________,20_____, domiciled in the
District of Columbia.
Date of document(s): __________________________________________________
Unusual attributes (if any): _____________________________________________
Name of nominated personal representative: _______________________________
Address of nominated personal representative (if known): _____________________
___________________________________________________________________
The same (was) (were) received from
___________________________________________.
Case No: _____ADM/SEB
______ is open or is being opened.
No estate is open.
Name: _________________________________
(signature)
Address:________________________________
_________________________________
Telephone Number: ______________________
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Reviewed by_________________________
(signature)
Comments: _________________________
___________________________________
_________________________________
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
PROBATE DIVISION
_________
SEB _________
_____________________________________________________________
Name of Decedent
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors and Notice to Unknown Heirs
___________________________________________________________________________, whose
address(es) (is/are) _________________________________________________________________
(was/were) appointed Personal Representative(s) of the estate of _____________________________
__________________________________________ who died on _____________________________
(with/without) a Will. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their
appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent's Will)
shall be filed With the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3
rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001,
on or before ________________________________. Claims against the decedent shall be presented
to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or to the Register of Wills with a copy to the
undersigned, on or before __________________________, or be forever barred. Persons believed to
be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of
its publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.
Date of first publication:
__________________________________
Name of newspaper and/or periodical:
__________________________________
__________________________________
Signature of Petitioner/Attorney
__________________________________
__________________________________
Address & Phone Number
__________________________________
Register of Wills
Clerk of the Probate Division
__________________________________
Clerk
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
PROBATE DIVISION
_________
SEB _________
Estate of
________________________________
Deceased
STATEMENT OF CLAIMS
The Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors and Notice to Unknown Heirs has been duly
published in the ____________________________ as shown by the attached Affidavit of Publication;
the time for filing claims has expired; funeral expenses in the amount of $______________________
have been paid; and all creditors now known to the undersigned, including contingent and disputed
claims are as follows:
Name of Creditor
Nature of Claim Amount
I do solemnly declare and affirm under penalty of law that the contents of the foregoing
document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
__________________________________
Personal Representative(s)
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
PROBATE DIVISION
_________
SEB _________
Estate of
________________________________
Deceased
RENUNCIATION
I, ____________________________________________, being a competent adult,
and being familiar with the petition of __________________________________________,
for Letters of Administration, and being aware of the fact that according to D.C. Code, sec.
20-303, I have priority to serve as personal representative of the instant estate in that I am
the _________________________ (relationship to decedent such as heir, legatee, personal
representative or alternate personal representative nominated in the will) of the deceased,
hereby renounce my right to serve as the personal representative of this estate.
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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
PROBATE DIVISION
_________
SEB _________
Estate of
________________________________
Deceased
VERIFICATION OF ASSETS
(To be filed when required by Preliminary Order)
The Personal Representative of the above-listed estate hereby verifies that the assets of the
estate are as follows:
Asset Value
__________________________________ $________
__________________________________ $________
__________________________________ $________
__________________________________ $________
__________________________________ $________
__________________________________ $________
__________________________________ $________
__________________________________ $________
Total value of assets: $____________
I do solemnly declare and affirm under penalty of law that the contents of the foregoing document are
true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.
__________________________________
Signature of personal representative
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on the ____ day of ________________________, 20____, a copy of the
foregoing Verification of Assets was served by first class mail, postage prepaid, on the following: (list
names and addresses of interested persons)
_________________________________ _________________________________
_________________________________ _________________________________
_________________________________ _________________________________
_________________________________ _________________________________
_________________________________ _________________________________
__________________ ______________ _
Signature