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. 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 personal representatives 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 provision in Section 20-361(a)(4) and introduces a new subsection in the Strengthening Probate Administration Amendment Act of 2024, specifying that the act applies to estates of decedents who died on or after March 21, 2025.

This emergency legislation aims to streamline the probate process and ensure timely administration of estates, reflecting the Council's commitment to improving legal procedures in the District of Columbia. The act will take effect upon approval by the Mayor and will remain in effect for no longer than 90 days, as stipulated for emergency acts.