Washington, D.C. Estate Planning

Making a Will in D.C.

A will can help you protect your family and your property in the District of Columbia (D.C).

Make a Living Trust in the District of Columbia (D.C.)

Learn how to make a living trust in Washington, D.C.

Intestate Succession in the District of Columbia

If you die without a will in D.C., your assets will go to your closest relatives under state intestate succession laws.

District of Columbia Restrictions on Who Can Serve as Executor

Learn the rules about who can be your executor in District of Columbia.  

District of Columbia Estate Tax

If you leave behind more than $4 million, your estate might owe D.C. estate tax.

ABLE Accounts in the District of Columbia: A Savings Plan for Disability Costs

ABLE accounts are not currently available in Washington D.C., but you can open one in another state.

District of Columbia Power of Attorney Laws

A durable POA allows someone to to help you with your financial matters if you ever become incapacitated—here's how to make one in Washington, D.C.

Avoiding Probate in D.C.

Probate court proceedings (during which a deceased person's assets are transferred to the people who inherit them) can be long, costly, and confusing.

D.C. Probate Shortcuts for Small Estates

The District of Columbia (D.C.) offers some probate shortcuts for "small estates." These procedures make it easier for survivors to transfer property left by a person who has died.

The District of Columbia's Death With Dignity Act

Find out what the requirements are for obtaining a prescription for life-ending medication under Washington, D.C.’s law.

Burial & Cremation Laws in the District of Columbia

Everything you need to know about burial and cremation in the district of Columbia.

District of Columbia Home Funeral Laws

Learn the rules that govern home funerals in D.C.