Strengthening Probate Administration Temporary Amendment Act of 2026

This temporary bill, effective May 14, 2026, modifies how the District of Columbia handles abbreviated probate proceedings for estates where the deceased died on or after March 21, 2025. It allows the Register of Wills to refer cases to the Court for a decision on appointing a personal representative and admitting a will if additional proof is needed, while also permitting notices of legal actions to be published in either a legal periodical or a general newspaper. The law includes a sunset provision, meaning all changes will automatically expire 225 days after it takes effect.