The Strengthening Probate Administration Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 amends Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the District of Columbia Official Code to enhance the probate process. Key changes include a revised definition of abbreviated probate, which now allows the Register of Wills to refer cases to the Court for the appointment of personal representatives and the admission of wills to probate. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the act applies to estates of decedents who died on or after March 21, 2025, and repeals a specific provision in Section 20-361(a)(4) related to will admission in transfers by affidavit.

The amendments streamline the probate process by allowing for the presumption of due execution of wills and enabling the Register of Wills to require additional verified proof if necessary. This bill aims to improve the efficiency of probate proceedings while ensuring that the legal framework remains clear and accessible for those involved in estate administration. The act will take effect following approval by the Mayor and will expire after 225 days.