General Forms (Int) - Petition For Rule To Show Cause And Order

There are all sorts of forms executors, beneficiaries, and probate court clerks have to fill out and correspond with during probate and estate settlement, including affidavits, letters, petitions, summons, orders, and notices.

General Forms (Int) - Petition For Rule To Show Cause And Order is a commonly used form within District of Columbia. Here’s an overview of what the form is and means, including a breakdown of the situations when (or why) you may need to use it:

Atticus Fast Facts About General Forms (Int) - Petition For Rule To Show Cause And Order

Sometimes it’s tough to find a quick summary— here’s the important details you should know about General Forms (Int) - Petition For Rule To Show Cause And Order:

• This form pertains to the State of District of Columbia

Government forms are not typically updated often, though when they are, it often happens rather quietly. While Atticus works hard to keep this information about District of Columbia’s Form General Forms (Int) - Petition For Rule To Show Cause And Order up to date, certain details can change from time-to-time with little or no communication.

Step 1 - Download the correct District of Columbia form based on the name and ID if applicable

Double check that you have both the correct form name and the correct form ID. Some District of Columbia probate forms can look remarkably similar, so it’s best to double, even triple-check that you’re using the right one! Keep in mind that not all States have a standardized Form ID system for their probate forms.

Step 2 - Complete the Document

Fill out all relevant fields in Form General Forms (Int) - Petition For Rule To Show Cause And Order, take a break, and then review. Probate and estate settlement processes in DC are long enough to begin with, and making a silly error can push your timeline even farther back. No thank you!

Note: If you don’t currently know all of the answers and are accessing Form General Forms (Int) - Petition For Rule To Show Cause And Order online, be sure to avoid closing the browser tab and potentially losing all your progress (or use a platform like Atticus to help avoid making mistakes).

Step 3 - Have Form witnessed or notarized (if required)

Some States and situations require particular forms to be notarized. If you have been instructed to get the document notarized or see it in writing on the document, then make sure to hire a local notary. There are max notary fees in the United States that are defined and set by local law. Take a look at our full guide to notary fees to make sure you aren’t overpaying or getting ripped off.

Step 4 - Submit General Forms (Int) - Petition For Rule To Show Cause And Order to the relevant office

This is most often the local probate court where the decedent (person who passed away) is domiciled (permanently resides) or the institution involved with this particular form (e.g. a bank). Some offices allow you to submit forms online, other’s don’t, and we while we generally recommend going in-person to expedite the process, sometimes that simply isn’t an option.

It’s also a generally good idea to establish a positive working relationship with any probate clerk (unfortunately there’s enough people & process out there making things more difficult and unnecessarily confusing for them), so a best practice is to simply ask the probate clerk proactively exactly how and where they’d prefer you to submit all forms.

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Different probate forms or processes can require different deadlines or response times for completing the appropriate form.

While some steps in the process are bound to specific deadlines (like petitioning for probate, having to submit an inventory of assets, or filing applicable notices to creditors and beneficiaries), many probate forms or processes are not tied to a specific deadline since the scope of work can vary based on situational factors or requirements involved.

Either way, there are a bunch of practical reasons why personal representatives should work to complete each step as thoroughly and quickly as possible when completing probate in District of Columbia.

5 reasons you should submit this form as quickly as possible:

1. The sooner you begin, the faster District of Columbia can allow heirs and beneficiaries to get their share of assets subject to probate. Acting promptly can also decrease the costs & overall mental fatigue through an otherwise burdensome process.
   
   Helpful Context: What’s the Difference Between Probate and Non-Probate Assets?

2. In general, creditors of an estate usually have around 3-6 months from the time you file notice to creditors to file any claims for debt against the deceased’s assets. If they don’t, then that debt is forfeited (and more importantly, the executor won’t be held personally responsible). So doing this sooner means you have a better idea of who is owed what and ensures you won’t get a surprise collector months later.

3. Not filing a will within 30 days (on average) could mean that the probate process proceeds according to intestate laws (laws that govern what happens to someone's stuff without a will) or is subject to unnecessary supervision by the probate court. And if you aren't directly related to the deceased (a.k.a. next of kin), this could also mean you lose your inheritance.

4. It’s important to file any necessary state tax returns on behalf of the deceased or estate by the following tax season in District of Columbia. If you don’t, you could owe penalties and interest. This also includes any necessary federal tax returns such as Forms 1040, 1041, or even a Form 706 estate tax return.

5. If a house in the State of District of Columbia is left empty (or abandoned) for a while, insurance can get dicey. For example, if the house burns down and no one has been there for a year, an insurance company may get out of paying your claim.

If you’re not using Atticus to get specific forms, deadlines, and timelines for District of Columbia probate, then try and stay as organized as possible, pay close attention to the dates mentioned in any correspondence you have with the State’s government officials, call the local District of Columbia probate clerk or court for exact answers regarding Form General Forms (Int) - Petition For Rule To Show Cause And Order, and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.

General Forms (Int) - Petition For Rule To Show Cause And Order is one of the many probate court forms available for download through Atticus.

It may also be available through some District of Columbia probate court sites, such as . In order to access the latest version, be updated with any revisions, and get full instructions on how to complete each form, check out the Atticus Probate & Estate Settlement software or consider hiring a qualified legal expert locally within District of Columbia.

While Atticus automatically provides the latest forms, be sure to choose the correct version of Form General Forms (Int) - Petition For Rule To Show Cause And Order f using any other site or resource in order to avoid having to re-complete the form process and/or make another trip to the District of Columbia probate court office.

General Forms (Int) - Petition For Rule To Show Cause And Order is a .pdf, so opening it should be as simple as clicking “View Form” from within the Atticus app or by clicking the appropriate link found on any District of Columbia-provided government platform. Once you’ve opened the form, you should be able to directly edit the form before saving or printing.

Here’s the text, verbatim, that is found on District of Columbia Form General Forms (Int) - Petition For Rule To Show Cause And Order. You can use this to get an idea of the context of the form and what type of information is needed.

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DIVISION _________ INT _________ _________ IDD _________ In re ____________________________________________ An Adult PETITION FOR RULE TO SHOW CAUSE 1. ___________________________________ (Name of petitioner) ___________________________________ (Interest of petitioner, i.e., are you the conservator, the guardian, the ward, or a person granted permission to participate pursuant to SCR-PD 303(b)) 2. ___________________________________ ____________________________ (Person to be required to respond) (Telephone number) ___________________________________ ___________________________________ (Address) 3. Petitioner asks the Court to order the person named above to appear and show cause why the person should not be required to (1) disclose all assets, papers, data, and information in the person’s possession concerning or belonging to the person named in the case caption, (2) disclose the location of the same, and (3) be required to turn over all to the petitioner or provide access to all or take such other action as is ordered by the Court. The assets or information at issue include but are not limited to the following: _______________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ 4. This Court has jurisdiction of this subject matter and this person to be required to respond because _____________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ 5. Petitioner is entitled to this relief for the following reasons. (Explain why you are entitled to what you requesting or asking the Court to do. Be specific. Attach additional typewritten pages if more space is needed.) _______________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ April 2014 – 959.10.v2 6. State any other relevant information here: ________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ 7. I hereby certify that despite a good faith effort, I have not been able to obtain the assets and/or information that I am requesting and that I have made the following efforts to obtain the assets or information: ________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________ ___________________________________ Signature of attorney Signature ____________________________________ ___________________________________ Typed name of attorney Typed Name ____________________________________ ___________________________________ Address (Actual address/not Post Office Box) Address (Actual address/not Post Office Box) ____________________________________ ___________________________________ ____________________________________ ___________________________________ ____________________________________ ___________________________________ Telephone number Telephone number ____________________________________ ___________________________________ Email address Email address ____________________________________ ___________________________________ Unified Bar number Bar number (if flier is an attorney) VERIFICATION I, ____________________________, being first duly sworn, on oath, depose and say that I have read the foregoing pleading by me subscribed and that the facts therein stated are true to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. _________________________________ Signature of petitioner Subscribed and sworn to before me this ____ day of _________________, 20______. _________________________________ Notary Public/Clerk April 2014 – 959.10.v2 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that on the ____ day of ____________________, 20____, a copy of this filing was either eServed in accordance with the provisions of Administrative Order 13-15 or served by first class mail, postage prepaid, on the following persons (list names and complete mailing addresses): _________________________________ Signature April 2014 – 959.10.v2 SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DIVISION _________ INT _________ _________ IDD _________ In re: ___________________________________________________ An Adult ORDER Upon consideration of the Petition for Rule to Show Cause filed herein by ___________________ ___________________________, and any response thereto, it, by the Court, this ________day of _________________, 20_____, hereby ORDERED that _______________________ shall appear in this Court in courtroom ____, in Building A, 515 5 th Street, NW, at ___a.m./p.m. on the _____ day of _______________, 20_____, and show cause, if any there be, why he/she/it should not disclose all the assets, papers, data, and information in his/her/its possession belonging to the above-named estate and the location of the same, and why he/she/it should not be required by this Court to turn over all of the said assets, papers, data, and other information to the personal representative of this estate, provide access to property, or take such other action as ordered by the Court, PROVIDED, however, that copies of said petition and this order are served upon ___________ by petitioner on or before the ________ day of ______________, 20_____ in accordance with SCR Civil 4(c), and it is further ORDERED that if _________________ fails to appear on the date set in this order, the Court may grant the relief requested in the petition or any other relief that the Court deems appropriate without further notice. ___________ _________________________ JUDGE Copies to: (Insert list of names and addresses of all interested persons. Attach additional sheet if necessary.) April 2014 – 959.10.v2 April 2014 – 959.10.v2 cc: