D.C. Code § 20-505
Time of accrual of duties and powers.
Effective Mar 21, 1995June 24, 1980, D.C. Law 3-72, § 101, 27 DCR 2155; Mar. 21, 1995, D.C. Law 10-241, § 3(y), 42 DCR 63
The duties and powers of a personal representative commence upon the issuance of the letters. Good faith acts beneficial to the estate which in fact were committed by the personal representative prior to issuance of letters shall have the same effect as acts occurring after the issuance of letters. A personal representative may ratify acts done on behalf of the estate by others if the personal representative is authorized to perform such acts.
History
June 24, 1980, D.C. Law 3-72, § 101, 27 DCR 2155
Mar. 21, 1995, D.C. Law 10-241, § 3(y), 42 DCR 63
Editor's Notes
Application of Law 10-241: See Application of Law 10-241 and Emergency act amendment notes to § 20-501.
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 20-505.