Chapter 2. INTESTATE SUCCESSION AND WILLS  


Article 1. Intestate Succession
Sec 14-2101. Intestate estate; modification by will
Sec 14-2102. Intestate share of surviving spouse
Sec 14-2103. Heirs other than surviving spouse; share in estate
Sec 14-2104. Heirs; surviving of decedent; time requirement; presumption; exception
Sec 14-2105. Unclaimed estate; passage to state
Sec 14-2106. Passing of estate by representation; assigning of shares; definitions
Sec 14-2107. Kindred by half blood; right of inheritance
Sec 14-2108. After-born heirs; requirements
Sec 14-2109. Advancements of property during lifetime; effect on distribution of estate
Sec 14-2110. Debts owed to a decedent; effect on distribution of estate
Sec 14-2111. Effect of alienage on distribution of estate
Sec 14-2113. Heirs related to decedent through two lines; single share
Sec 14-2114. Parent and child relationship; intestate succession; adopted children
Article 2. Waiver of Rights of Spouse
Sec 14-2207. Rights of surviving spouse; waiver; requirements; effect
Article 3. Spouse and Children Unprovided for in Will
Sec 14-2301. Entitlement of spouse; premarital will
Sec 14-2302. Omitted children; shares; definition
Article 4. Exempt Property and Allowances
Sec 14-2401. Applicable law
Sec 14-2402. Homestead allowance
Sec 14-2403. Exempt property; value; priority
Sec 14-2404. Family allowance; use; length; priority; termination by death
Sec 14-2405. Homestead; exempt property and allowances; restriction; source; determination; documentation
Article 5. Wills
Sec 14-2501. Who may make a will
Sec 14-2502. Execution; witnessed wills; holographic wills
Sec 14-2503. Holographic will
Sec 14-2504. Self-proved wills; sample form; signature requirements
Sec 14-2505. Witnesses; requirements
Sec 14-2506. Execution; choice of law
Sec 14-2507. Revocation of will; requirements
Sec 14-2508. Change of circumstances; effect on will
Sec 14-2509. Revoking a subsequent will; effect; reviving a revoked will; requirements
Sec 14-2510. Incorporating outside document into a will; requirements
Sec 14-2511. Testamentary additions to trusts; requirements; effect of revocation
Sec 14-2512. Disposition of property by reference to acts of independent significance
Sec 14-2513. References to separate lists; requirements
Sec 14-2514. Contracts regarding wills; requirements; effect
Sec 14-2516. Custodian of will; duties; liability
Sec 14-2517. Penalty clause for contest; restriction
Article 6. Rules of Construction
Sec 14-2601. Scope of article
Sec 14-2602. Passage of existing and after-acquired property by will
Sec 14-2603. Substitute gifts; class gifts; definitions
Sec 14-2604. Failure of testamentary provision; effect
Sec 14-2605. Securities increase in value after death; effect; exception
Sec 14-2606. Right to specific devises; unpaid proceeds of sale, condemnation or insurance; sale by conservator or agent
Sec 14-2607. Specific devise; nonexoneration
Sec 14-2608. Exercise of power of appointment
Sec 14-2609. Satisfaction of a devise during the testator's life; requirements; valuation
Article 7. Governing Instruments
Sec 14-2701. Scope of article
Sec 14-2702. Devisees; surviving of testator; requirement; exception
Sec 14-2703. Choice of law; effect on governing instrument
Sec 14-2704. Power of appointment; exercise by reference; presumption
Sec 14-2705. Adopted children; children born out of wedlock; class gifts
Sec 14-2706. Failure of beneficiary to survive decedent; effect; protection from liability; third parties; definitions
Sec 14-2707. Future interests; trusts; distribution date; passage of property; alternative future interest; definitions
Sec 14-2708. Class gifts to descendants, issue or heirs of the body; form of distribution if none specified
Sec 14-2709. Property distribution by representation or per capita at each generation; distribution per stirpes; application of section; definitions
Sec 14-2710. Worthier title doctrine; nonrecognition
Sec 14-2711. Distribution to heirs; effect
Sec 14-2712. Burdens relating to validity of governing instruments
Article 8. Disqualification
Sec 14-2802. Effect of divorce, annulment and decree of separation
Sec 14-2803. Murder of decedent; effect; federal law; definitions
Sec 14-2804. Termination of marriage; effect; revocation of probate and nonprobate transfers; federal law; definitions
Article 9. Nonvested Interests
Sec 14-2901. Nonvested property interest; general power of appointment; validity; exception
Sec 14-2902. Nonvested property interest or power of appointment; creation
Sec 14-2903. Reformation of a disposition plan; conditions
Sec 14-2904. Statutory rule against perpetuities; exclusion
Sec 14-2905. Nonvested property interest or power of appointment; creation; effective date; judicial reformation
Sec 14-2906. Rule against perpetuities; supersession
Sec 14-2907. Honorary trusts; trusts for pets; conditions