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 appointment of a personal representative will not be delayed while awaiting the Court's decision on whether the administration will be supervised or unsupervised. The bill also repeals a specific section related to transfers by affidavit and introduces a new provision stating that the amendments will apply to estates of decedents who died on or after March 21, 2025.

The act is set to take effect following approval by the Mayor and a 30-day congressional review period, with a temporary expiration after 225 days. This legislation aims to streamline the probate process and ensure timely administration of estates, thereby improving the overall efficiency of probate proceedings in the District of Columbia.