Whether you’re planning for yourself or someone else, the resources below are vital when it comes to organizing and settling an estate in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia).
Advance Directive Form
Download the Advance Directive form for Washington, D.C. For other states, see our complete list of state-by-state Advance Directive forms.
Order Death Certificates
Death Certificate instructions for Washington D.C. For other states, see our complete list of state-by-state Death Certificate ordering information.
Digital Estate Planning Laws
- Washington, D.C. has no legislation
For other states, see our complete list of state-by-state Digital Estate Planning Laws.
Death With Dignity Legislation (a.k.a. Aid-In-Dying or Physician-Assisted Death)
The D.C. Death with Dignity Act went into effect on February 18, 2017; implementation started on June 6, 2017. [Learn more about it here]
For other states, see our complete list of state-by-state Death With Dignity Legislation.
Organ Donation Registries
Washington D.C. Organ Donation registry official link. For other states, see our complete list of state-by-state Organ Donation registries.
POLST (Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment) Form
Washington D.C. doesn’t currently have a POLST program (check the status here). For other states, see our complete list of state-by-state POLST forms.
Probate Laws
• Certificate of Filing Will (pdf)
• Large Decedents' Estates (ADM)
• Small Decedents' Estates (SEB)
[Source: Probate Division, District Of Columbia Courts]
For other states, see our complete list of state-by-state Probate Laws.
Estate And Inheritance Tax Rate
- Washington DC (District of Columbia) has a 0.8%-16% estate tax rate (exemption threshold: $2 million)
For estate and inheritance tax in other states see our complete list of state-by-state Estate And Inheritance Tax Rates.
