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Probate is a legal process that takes place after someone's death. It usually involves proving that the deceased's will is valid, identifying the deceased person's property and having it appraised, paying outstanding debts and taxes, and distributing the property per the will or state law. The Probate division also handles the estates of incapacitated adults, estates of minors, trusts, and wills.
NEW! On-site and Virtual Appointments for Decedent Estates – Make an Appointment Online
You may now schedule an appointment with the Legal Branch and Small Estates Branch to review new petitions.
NEW! Public Computers – Make an Appointment Online
You may now reserve a public computer by clicking on this link. Appointments are given preference over on-site same day sign-up to maintain capacity limits in our offices due to Covid-19.
Resources
FAQs eFiling in the Probate Division Probate Self-Help Center Probate Division Case Management Plan Probate Practice Standards Probate Court Appointments Request for Probate Searches and Copies Mediation in Probate Matters Brochures & Videos Elder Mediation Program Probate Division Case Management Plan Public Resources
E-filing
The public information viewed on the Court Cases Online system reflects the docket entries in civil, criminal, criminal domestic violence and tax cases, probate cases for large estates and small estates, disclaimers of interest, major litigation, wills and foreign estate proceedings.
Search Cases Online
The public information viewed on the Court Cases Online system reflects the docket entries in civil, criminal, criminal domestic violence and tax cases, probate cases for large estates and small estates, disclaimers of interest, major litigation, wills and foreign estate proceedings.
Contact
Probate Division
Presiding Judge: Hon. Erik Christian
Deputy Presiding Judge: Hon. Laura A. Cordero
Register of Wills: Nicole Stevens
Court Building A
515 Fifth Street, NW, Third Floor
Washington, DC 20001
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday:
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Telephone Numbers
202-879-9460
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