B26-0675

Strengthening Probate Administration Temporary Amendment Act of 2026

Complete·6/25/26

Strengthens probate administration by modifying publication requirements and estate applicability.

The Strengthening Probate Administration Temporary Amendment Act of 2026 modifies probate administration in the District of Columbia. It changes the requirement for publishing notices of probate from legal periodicals to include newspapers of general circulation. This change applies to estates of decedents who died on or after March 21, 2025. The act also repeals a section related to the publication of wills. It takes effect following approval by the Mayor and a 30-day congressional review period, and it expires 225 days after taking effect.

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Roll Call Votes

13 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Jul 3

Council

Act A26-0351 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 009213

Jul 2

Council

Transmitted to Congress, Projected Law Date is Sep 04, 2026

Jun 29

Council

Returned from Mayor