Yes. District of Columbia publishes a statewide form, filed with the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Probate DivisionD.C. Code §§ 20-301 to 20-312 (opening the estate; petition for probate), § 20-303 (priority & exclusions), § 20-304 (petition contents), §§ 20-501 to 20-504 (appointment, bond & issuance of Letters)Verified Aug 24, 2026View source. E-filing is open to self-represented filersD.C. Code §§ 20-301 to 20-312 (opening the estate; petition for probate), § 20-303 (priority & exclusions), § 20-304 (petition contents), §§ 20-501 to 20-504 (appointment, bond & issuance of Letters)Verified Aug 24, 2026View source.

The creditor claim period of 6 monthsD.C. Code §§ 20-704, 20-903, 20-905, 20-906, 20-908Verified Sep 15, 2026View source runs from the first publication of the creditor notice, which follows the executor's appointment. A claim not presented in time is barred.

Within 90 daysD.C. Code §§ 20-711 to 20-713.01Verified Sep 15, 2026View source of the personal representative's appointment.

In the default unsupervised administration, the personal representative closes the estate by filing a verified Certificate of Completion under D.C. Code § 20-735, certifying that the creditor-claim period has expired, that an account and a 60-day objection notice were sent to all interested persons, that distribution was made in accordance with the account, and that all non-barred claims and administration expenses have been satisfied; no hearing or court order is requiredD.C. Code §§ 20-735, 20-1301, 20-721, 20-726; § 47-3716Verified Sep 15, 2026View source.