Strengthening Probate Administration Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2026

This bill amends District of Columbia laws to clarify how abbreviated probate proceedings work and to ensure these rules apply to estates of people who died on or after March 21, 2025. Under the new provisions, the Register of Wills can refer cases to the Court if they need to decide whether to appoint a personal representative or admit a will to probate, rather than handling these determinations alone. The legislation also updates legal notice requirements by allowing notices to be published in either a legal periodical or a general newspaper, and it repeals a specific section regarding transfers by affidavit. These changes are designed to streamline the administration of estates while maintaining oversight for complex situations.