District of Columbia Case Initiation-Abbreviated Probate (Adm)-Abbreviated Probate Order is an order issued by a court in the District of Columbia to initiate a probate proceeding in the state. This order is typically issued when the deceased person left behind a will or estate plan, and the court needs to appoint an administrator and open a probate case to manage the assets of the deceased. The order may also include instructions on how to proceed with the case. There are two types of District of Columbia Case Initiation-Abbreviated Probate (Adm)-Abbreviated Probate Order: a “Regular” Probate Order and a “Summary” Probate Order. A Regular Probate Order is more detailed and requires more paperwork than a Summary Probate Order. The Regular Probate Order will include instructions on completing and filing all required documents, while the Summary Probate Order will provide a simplified version of the process.