Termination (Int) - Petition Post Appointment To Terminate Conservatorship Of Deceased Ward And Order Appointing Special Administrator And Notice Of Hearing On Subsequent Petition

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.

Termination (Int) - Petition Post Appointment To Terminate Conservatorship Of Deceased Ward And Order Appointing Special Administrator And Notice Of Hearing On Subsequent Petition 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:

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• 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 Termination (Int) - Petition Post Appointment To Terminate Conservatorship Of Deceased Ward And Order Appointing Special Administrator And Notice Of Hearing On Subsequent Petition 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 Termination (Int) - Petition Post Appointment To Terminate Conservatorship Of Deceased Ward And Order Appointing Special Administrator And Notice Of Hearing On Subsequent Petition, 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 Termination (Int) - Petition Post Appointment To Terminate Conservatorship Of Deceased Ward And Order Appointing Special Administrator And Notice Of Hearing On Subsequent Petition 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 Termination (Int) - Petition Post Appointment To Terminate Conservatorship Of Deceased Ward And Order Appointing Special Administrator And Notice Of Hearing On Subsequent Petition 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 Termination (Int) - Petition Post Appointment To Terminate Conservatorship Of Deceased Ward And Order Appointing Special Administrator And Notice Of Hearing On Subsequent Petition, and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.

Termination (Int) - Petition Post Appointment To Terminate Conservatorship Of Deceased Ward And Order Appointing Special Administrator And Notice Of Hearing On Subsequent Petition 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 Termination (Int) - Petition Post Appointment To Terminate Conservatorship Of Deceased Ward And Order Appointing Special Administrator And Notice Of Hearing On Subsequent Petition 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.

Termination (Int) - Petition Post Appointment To Terminate Conservatorship Of Deceased Ward And Order Appointing Special Administrator And Notice Of Hearing On Subsequent Petition 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 Termination (Int) - Petition Post Appointment To Terminate Conservatorship Of Deceased Ward And Order Appointing Special Administrator And Notice Of Hearing On Subsequent Petition. 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: ________________________________ Deceased PETITION POST APPOINTMENT TO TERMINATE CONSERVATORSHIP OF DECEASED WARD (Note that the hearing regarding this petition will be held at the hearing on approval of the Final Account.) Pursuant to D.C. Code, sec. 21-2075 and Superior Court, Probate Division Rule 334(b), termination of this conservatorship is hereby requested. 1. ________________________________________ was/were appointed conservator or co- conservators* by order of the Court entered on ____________________________________. 2. A Suggestion (Notice) of Death has been filed previously or is attached hereto, advising that the ward died on _________________________________________________________. 3. A final account and a final conservator’s report are being filed herewith. 4. The following expenses of administration have been paid by the conservator. List the type of expense, payee, and amount. State “none” if none were paid. ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ 5. Conservator has filed a petition for authorization to make expenditures or hereby requests permission to make expenditures pursuant to Superior Court, Probate Division Rule 334(b)(2) for the following reasons. (Note that such a petition must be filed within 30 days of the date of death of the ward.) ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ 6. Conservator asks the Court to (extend) (shorten) the 60-day deadline for filing the verified statement evidencing transfer of estate assets required by Superior Court, Probate Division Rule 334(b)(4) for the following reasons: ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ *For ease, all references to conservator hereinafter are in the singular, even if there are two or more conservators. Aprl 2014 – 937.10.v2 7. Conservator (intends) (does not intend) to file a petition to deposit funds into the estates deposit account pursuant to Superior Court, Probate Division Rule 334(b)(5) or hereby requests permission to deposit funds into the estates deposit account for the following reasons: ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ 8. Conservator (asks) (does not ask) that an estate proceeding be opened and a Special Administrator be appointed because the assets of the deceased ward are in need of protection pending the appointment of a Personal Representative. Describe in detail why a Personal Representative cannot be appointed instead, the circumstances requiring the appointment of a Special Administrator, and the assets requiring protection. A petition for probate requesting the appointment of a Special Administrator and a proposed order opening an estate proceeding and appointing a Special Administrator are attached hereto. ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ WHEREFORE the undersigned asks that the Court terminate the conservatorship at the hearing on approval of the final account. ____________________________________ ___________________________________ 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) Aprl 2014 – 937.10.v2 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 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 Aprl 2014 – 937.10.v2 SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DIVISION _________ INT _________ _________ IDD _________ In re: ________________________________ Deceased ORDER APPOINTING SPECIAL ADMINISTRATOR Upon consideration of the Petition Post Appointment To Terminate Conservatorship of Deceased Ward and the petition for probate attached thereto, requesting the appointment of a Special Administrator to preserve assets, filed by ___________________________ on _____________________, in accordance with D.C. Code, sec. 21-2075, notice having been given, a hearing having been held, and good cause having been shown in that a Personal Representative cannot yet be appointed, it is hereby this ______ day of ________________, 20______, ORDERED that an estate be opened for this deceased ward, an ADM case number be assigned, and a copy of this order be entered in the new estate proceeding, and it is further ORDERED that ____________________________ is appointed as Special Administrator in the new estate case, provided that within fourteen (14) days of the date of this order, the Special Administrator files an Acceptance and Consent to Appointment as Special Administrator, a bond in the amount of $_______________, and if the Special Administrator is a non-resident of the District of Columbia, a power of attorney in the estate proceeding, and it is further ORDERED that the Special Administrator shall file an additional bond in an amount to be fixed by the Court before accepting assets in excess of the stated amount in the estate proceeding, and it is further ORDERED that the Special Administrator shall file in the estate proceeding within 6 months of this order and every 6 months thereafter a verified report, with copies to interested persons, addressing a. The total amount of estate assets received during the reporting period and the source, b. The total balance currently in his or her possession or control and the location of the assets, Aprl 2014 – 937.10.v2 c. The amount of the bond (if the bond is not sufficient to cover the total balance of assets, a petition for additional undertaking shall be filed with this report), d. If previously authorized by Court order, the total amount expended during this reporting period and the purpose of the expenditure, e. The reasons, if any, why a personal representative has not yet been appointed, and it is further ORDERED that a status hearing is set for _________________________, 20______ at ______ a.m./p.m. in the estate proceeding to determine what steps have been taken to petition for appointment of a Personal Representative. ____________________________ JUDGE Copies to: (Insert list of names and addresses of all interested persons. Attach additional sheet if necessary.) Aprl 2014 – 937.10.v2 Aprl 2014 – 937.10.v2 cc: