Sup. Ct. R. D.C. 218

As amended through October 11, 2024
Rule 218 - Assignment of Rights
(a) FORM OF ASSIGNMENT. A person who claims to have a right to a distribution from a decedent's estate may assign all or part of that right to another person or entity. The assignment must be in writing and must have the caption required by Rule 103.
(b) FILING. The assignee must promptly file the assignment with the court.
(c) FUTURE PROCEEDINGS. Any future action to protect or enforce the assignment, or any claim based on the assignment, must be presented in the name of the assignee and not in the name of the assignor. Unless approved by the court, neither the assignee, nor counsel for the assignee may appear for or represent the assignor.

Sup. Ct. R. D.C. 218

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