Free Documents Needed to Open a Small Estate - District of Columbia

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS Clerk of the Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001
ITEMS NEEDED TO OPEN A SMALL ESTATE ORGINALS AND COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NECESSARY IN ORDER TO OPEN A SMALL ESTATE: PHOTO-ID(s) with signature from petitioner(s) Date and Place of Death Funeral bills(s) Receipts for funeral bill(s) if available Written verification of assets: real estate (anywhere) current bank statement(s) automobile title or registration card stocks/bonds checks Original will (if there is one). Completed Petition Names and addresses of heirs at law and next of kin and legatees named in will OFFICE HOURS:

8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday

Court Costs: Assets

$ .01 - $ 500.00 $ 500.01 - $ 2,500.00 $ 2,500.01 - $15,000.00 $15,000.01 - $25,000.00 $25,000.01 - $40,000.00

No Costs $ 15.00 $ 50.00 $100.00 $150.00

Publication Costs (if applicable): Check or Money Order payable to the newspaper. See page "4" of "General Instructions" Please call for an appointment when ready to file Petition Small Estates Clerk (202) 879-1777
For preliminary questions, you may call any of the Small Estates Specialists: Constance O. Hill (202) 879-1429 Michael L. Barnes (202) 879-1432 Janice B. McDowell (202) 879-1433