The Strengthening Probate Administration Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 amends Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the District of Columbia Official Code to enhance the probate process. It modifies the definition of abbreviated probate, allowing the Register of Wills to refer cases to the Court to determine 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 removes the reference to will admission in transfers by affidavit.

Key changes include the presumption of due execution for wills in abbreviated probate proceedings and the ability for the Register of Wills to require additional verified proof, which may lead to Court involvement for appointing personal representatives and admitting wills. The bill also repeals a specific section (20-361(a)(4)) related to the probate process, streamlining the procedures involved. The act is set to take effect upon approval by the Mayor and will remain in effect for a maximum of 90 days.