Rule B-10 - Sale of Estate Assets(a) PERSONAL PROPERTY. Sales of personal property when made pursuant to an order of court must be upon such terms and conditions as may be prescribed in the order.(b) REAL PROPERTY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. When acting upon real property in accordance with D.C. Code § 20-742(b) (1981), the personal representative must file a petition explaining the type of transaction (such as sale, lease, or other) and certifying that the bond has been expanded by an amount equal to the fair market value of the real estate as appraised, or that the bond has been waived. Upon the filing of the petition, the court must enter an order confirming the bond. Unless the bond is waived, the personal representative must obtain and file with the Register of Wills an appraisal report by an appraiser who is selected by the personal representative and who is licensed by the District of Columbia.(c) SALE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF DISTRIBUTION. Sales of real property made pursuant to D.C. Code § 20-1105 must conform to Rule B-10(b).Sup. Ct. R. D.C. app B R. R. B-10
Adopted by Order dated March 4, 2022, effective 8/22/2022.COMMENT
If the petition referenced in section (b) is filed accompanied by written consents of all interested persons, the court will immediately act on the petition, otherwise the petition will be held by the Register of Wills until expiration of the time for response.