The real and personal estate of a person, which may pass by deed or gift, or which would, in case of the owner’s dying intestate, descend to or devolve upon his heirs or other legal representatives, may be disposed of, transferred, and passed by his last will, testament, or codicil in accordance with this part.
(Sept. 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 687, Pub. L. 89-183, § 1.)
1981 Ed., § 18-301.
1973 Ed., § 18-301.
Creation of estates in land, powers, see §§ 42-1001 et seq., 42-501 et seq.
Devise to spouse in lieu of dower, see § 19-112.
Election of spouse in lieu of will provisions, see §§ 19-113, 19-114.
“This part,” referred to in this section, is Division III of the D.C. Official Code, Decedents’ Estates and Fiduciary Relations.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 18 - Wills. [Enacted title]
Chapter 3 - Devises and Bequests
§ 18–301. Estates disposable by will
§ 18–302. Devises or bequests for religious purposes. [Repealed]
§ 18–303. General devise and bequest of all property
§ 18–304. Devise of land to include leaseholds
§ 18–305. After-acquired real property
§ 18–307. Advancement as satisfaction of devise or bequest
§ 18–308. Death of devisee or legatee; lapsed or void devises or bequests