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Under D.C. law, the Will must be filed within 90 days of the death of the decedent. To officially start the probate process, the interested person or their probate lawyer will need to file a petition for probate at the D.C. Superior Court Probate Division (515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd floor, Washington, D.C.).

A legal document issued by a court that shows an administrator's legal right to take control of assets in the deceased person's name.

Under D.C. law, the Will must be filed within 90 days of the death of the decedent. To officially start the probate process, the interested person or their probate lawyer will need to file a petition for probate at the D.C. Superior Court Probate Division (515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd floor, Washington, D.C.).

How much Probate in Washington D.C. costs. Probate and settling an estate generally costs an average of $15,000 unless you use tools that make it easier, but remember that the money you will be spending will be the estate's money, not your own.

Personal Representative: The person appointed by the D.C. Superior Court to settle the financial affairs of someone who has died.

If you need to obtain a Letter of Administration you will need to file an application with your county court. While this may be an emotionally difficult time, the legal process ahead will be much easier to navigate if you know what to expect.

It generally takes 12 to 18 months for probate in DC.

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