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Rule 123 - Disclaimers

Sup. Ct. R. D.C. 123

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Rule 123 - Disclaimers

A person may disclaim, in whole or part, any interest in or power over property by filing with the Register of Wills:

(1) the certificate of filing a disclaimer on a form maintained by the Register of Wills or a form that is substantially similar in content and format; and
(2) a disclaimer in accordance with D.C. Code §§ 19-1501 to -1518 (2012 Repl. & 2021 Supp.).

Sup. Ct. R. D.C. 123

Adopted by Order dated March 4, 2022, effective 8/22/2022.

COMMENT

The requirements of this rule are not intended to address the jurisdictional basis for filing a disclaimer in the Superior Court. Any person filing a disclaimer should assure himself or herself of the jurisdictional basis for filing the disclaimer in the Superior Court.