Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in District of Columbia
probate
I have a question regarding probate in wash dc:
My uncle died without a will in 2006. His estate is filed in probate in Wash DC.
I was told by a employee in the office of probate that I cannot be added to my uncle's estate as an heir. Is this true?
if not , then what do I need to do to be added to the estate of a relative that is filed in the District
Asked on 12/03/08, 9:50 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: probate
You should contact the personal representative
appointed by the probate court to handle your deceased uncle's estate regarding your claim.
You may need to execute and file with the court a document entitled affidavit of heirship(or something similar).
Answered on 12/03/08, 3:58 pm