8 chapters · 117 sections in this title.
D.C. Code § 20-101 Definitions
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When used in this title, unless otherwise apparent from the context the term: (a) “Abbreviated probate proceeding” means the type of proceeding defined in section 20-311. (b) “Court” means the Probate Division of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. (c) “Heir” means a …
D.C. Code § 20-102 Verification
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(a) When a writing is required by this title to be verified, verification shall be sufficient if the writing is signed by the person required to make the verification and contains the following representation: “I do solemnly declare and affirm under penalty of law that the conten…
D.C. Code § 20-103 Notice
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Unless personal service or notice by publication is expressly required by this title or by the Rules, the first notice required or permitted to be given to any person under this title shall be sufficient if deposited as registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receip…
D.C. Code § 20-104 Presumption
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Unless otherwise expressly provided, whenever this title states that a fact shall be presumed, the presumption is rebuttable.