1. Collections
  2. Code of the District of Columbia
  3. Title 19

Chapter 3

Intestates’ Estates.

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    19-301Course of descents generally.19-302Share of spouse or domestic partner.19-303When surviving spouse entitled to one-third.Repealed19-304When surviving spouse entitled to one-half.Repealed19-305Distribution of surplus after payment to surviving spouse or surviving domestic partner.19-306Children to share equally.19-307Grandchildren’s share.19-308Share of father and mother.19-309Share of brother or sister or their descendants.19-310Brothers and sisters to share equally.19-311Share of collateral relations.19-312Share of grandfather and grandmother.19-313Death of distributee before distribution.19-314Share of posthumous children.19-315No distinction between whole- and half-blood.19-316Share of children born out of wedlock; their heirs; mother; father.19-317Trust estates.19-318Antenuptial children.19-319Advancements.19-320Felonious homicide as barring inheritance; insurance policies; bona fide purchasers.19-321Descent through alien ancestor no bar.19-322Definitions.