2014 District of Columbia Code
Division III. Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations
Title 20. Probate and Administration of Decedents' Estates
Chapter 5. The Personal Representative and Special Administrator; Appointment, Control and Termination of Authority
Subchapter IV. Special Administrator
§ 20–531. Appointment; qualifications.

(a) Appointment — Upon the filing of a petition by an interested party, a creditor, or the Register, or upon the motion of the Court, the Court may appoint a special administrator: (1) when the appointment is necessary to protect property prior to the appointment and qualification of a personal representative; or (2) upon the termination of appointment of a personal representative and prior to the appointment of a successor personal representative.

(b) Qualifications — The Court may appoint any suitable person as a special administrator. In making such appointment, the Court shall give special consideration to any person who is likely to be appointed as the personal representative in accordance with section 20‑303 and who is immediately available for appointment.

History

(June 24, 1980, D.C. Law 3-72, § 101, 27 DCR 2155.)

Section References

This section is referenced in § 20‑101.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 20-531.

Legislative History of Law 3-72

For legislative history of D.C. Law 3-72, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 20‑501.