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On February 07, 2024 a Probate Matters was filed involving a dispute between and for Large Estate in the District Court of District of Columbia.

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Office of tho PERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
PROBATE DIVISION
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Estate of (Link to WIL )

Doris A. Robinson
Age 66
Deceased

PETITION FOR PROBATE
(For decedents dying on or after july 1, 1995 to the present)
Petition for Abbreviated Probate Petition for Standard Probate
CJ Unsupervised Administration

Appointment of Personal Representative OC Appointment of Co-Personal Representative(s)
(each must sign)
Appointment of Successor Personal
t Representative(s) CF Appointment of Special Administrator(s)
Unsupervised Administration
C Supervised Administration Admission as an International Will

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NOTE: The appointment of a personal representative shall constitute an order for unsupervised administration unless the order
specifically provides for supervised administration as provided in D.C, Code, sec. 20-402.

The Petition of:
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Charlene Robinson + 18 813 50th Place NE
Name Age Address
Washington, DC 20019
Name Age Address

Name Age Address

hereinafter "petitioner" being a citizen of the United States or a lawfully admitted permanent resident
thereof, of legal age, and not otherwise excluded from acting as personal representative pursuant to
D.C. Code, sec. 20-303(b), shows:
1, Doris A. Robinson , the decedent, a domiciliary
of Washington, DC residing at 1166 Abbey PI. NE, Washington, DC 20002
died at Shady Grove Nursing/Rehab, Rockville, MD 0, 6/18/2023 (without) a will.
2. Petitioner is entitled to be appointed personal representative of the decedent's estate under D.C.
Code, sec. 20-303 for the following reasons: Petitioner is the decedent's daughter.

3. The court has jurisdiction in this matter because -

v decedent d.ed domiciled in the District of Columbia
L1 other please state basis for jurisdiction
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4. There are no other proceedings regarding the admimstration of the estate except
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4(a)

not applicabick N/A
S.
knowledge of the petitioner the will dated
"A and codicil(z) dated
nla accompanying this pctition (ic) (ae) the decedent's lact will,
& All information required purcuant to D.C. Cade, sec, 20 201(a) has furnished cxccpt N/A

destroyed will hould not be admittcd to probatc (Set forth the rcasons for this requcstcd relicf.):

Other

11. v Bond is not required because (Note: Refer to D. c. Code, sec. 20-502 for bond provisions).
OO decedent's will waives bond. a signed written waiver of cach interested
person has been filed.
o the personal representative(s) (is/ax) the sole heir(s)/legatee(s).
Bond is requircd and no rcduction in bond is requested.
[¥] Bond is required in the amount of $ 54,000 because some but less than all.
interested persons waive bond.
C1 Bond is required but a reduction is requested in the amount of 4 7

being the valuc of any rcal or personal propcrty, the salc or distribution of which will bc
restrictcd- without prior court authorization

personal or rcal property for which prior court authorization for sale or distribution must be
obtained.)

Petitioner seeks the following limitation(s) on his/her powers -
refer to D.C. Code, secs. 20-404, 20-
406 and 20-741 with respect to powers. nla
The decedent was survived by (please check appropriate boxes)
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a. (J Spouse/Domestic Partner No spouse/domestic partner. Check appropriate box and go to b.
b. v Chiidren. Descendants of predeceased children. If so, stop here; if not, go to c.
c. 1 Grandchildren. O Descendants of predeceased grandchildren. If so, stop here; if not, go to d.
d. Parents. If so, stop here; if not go to e.
e. Brothers and/or Sisters. CO Descendants of predeceased brothers and/or sisters. If so, stop here; if not, go to f.
f. (J Nieces and/or Nephews. (LD Descendants of predeceased nieces and/or nephews. If so, stop here; if not, go tog

g. Uncles and/or Aunts. If so, stop here; if not, go to h.
h. First cousins. If so, stop here; if not, go to i.
Grandparents. If so, stop here; if not, go to j.
Other heirs. If none, go to k
CZ Notify Office of the Attorney General, Chief of the Civil Enforcement Section, 441 4th Street, N.W., Washington, DC
20001.

LIST OF INTERESTED PERSONS must include names of heirs if decedent died intestate; heirs and legatees, including
trustees and all named Personal Representatives, if the decedent died testate. Refer to D.C. Code, secs. 19-301 through
312 and sec. 20-101(d)(1). If under age of 18 or an adult who is legally disabled, also list as an interested person the
judicially appointed guardian, conservator or committee for such person. If no judicially appointed representative exists,
then list the parent, or custodian, or an attorney-in-fact, if any, for such person (subject to the terms of the power of
attorney), or any other person with legal authority to act for such disabled person.
Note. If each trustee is also a petitioning party or acting personal representative, list all beneficiaries under trust. Refer.to
D.C. Code, sec. 20-101(g). Any creditor of the decedent, including those persons whose rights accrue at the time of death,
who has timely presented a claim in excess of $500 that has not been barred or discharged is also an interested person.
Petitioner(s) should update list of interested persons or creditors with claims in excess of $500 as they become known.
Indicate, when applicable, grandchildren and nieces and nephews by family groups, by showing the name of
their deceased parent who was related to the decedent
Sample:
Joe Petitioner 1234 Hexagon Street, N.W. Son/heir/legatee/petitioner
Washington, D.C. 20000

Interested persons Address Relationship Age, fu nder 8
Charlene Robinson 813 50th Place NE
daughterhejr petitioner
Washington, DC 20019

Michael B. Robinson 2315 Lincoln Rd. NE #107

Washington, DC 20002

Vernon E. Robinson 8060 13th Street, #806 so /heir,

Siiver Spring, MD 20910
(Use continuation sheet if necessary)

WITNESSES TO WILL(S)/CODICIL(S) (Names)

AUTHORIZED PERSON (Applicable only to an.international will)
(Use continuation sheet if necessary)
Character, Location and Estimated Value of Property Titled in Decedent's Name:
A. Real Property located in the District of Columbia Estimated Value

Total $ 0.00

B. Personal Property located in the District of Columbia and
other jurisdictions

B1. Value of household furniture, automobiles,
0.00
furnishings, appliances and personal effects $

B2. Value of all other personal property 152,000
$
estimated distribution from the Estate of Charles Robinson
(petition to be filed)
Personal Property Total Total $ 152,000

C. (A+B) Total $ 152,000

D. Debts and Funeral Expenses
Debts secured: Total

Debts unsecured: Total $
Funeral Expenses:
LJ Paid by Amount paid $
name

Unpaid Amount unpaid $
WHEREFORE, the petitioner prays that petitioner(s) be appointed (unsupervised)
personal representative(s) of the decedent's estate in (abbreviated) fsbeodand) probate proceeding,
and that the (court find that the decedent died intestate) (wittdated

the-pctition-be-admitted to probate and record) anc-that the additional rclicf be grantcd:

€heek appropriate box(cs)

W UeE

to the Eourt;

dated hould not be admitted probatc;

DECLARATION OF PETITIONER
Ido solemnly declare and affirm under the penalty of law that the contents of the foregoing petition
are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.

(J am a member of the D.C..bar and hereby guarantee court costs.

Signaturé ttorney for Petitioner Tel No.
arlene Rob nson +

Brian L. Kass, Esq.
ey Signature of Petitioner Tel. No.
Gameot fetterAve NW #434
Washington, DC 20008
Attorney's Address
Signature of Petitioner Tel. No.
202-659-6500
Telephone No.
451581
Unified Bar. No.

briankass@kasslegalgroup.com
ACCEPTANCE AND CONSENT OF EACH PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
I do hereby accept the duties of the office of personal representative of the estate of
Doris A. Robinson deceased, whether in
a supervised or unsupervised administration, and consent to personal jurisdiction in any action

brought in the District of Columbia against me as personal representative or arising from the duties of
the office of personal representative pursuant to D.C. Code, sec. 20-501.

GlonaturerofaRetitionery Signature of Petitioner Signature of Petitioner
Charlene Robinson

POWER OF ATTORNEY
To be Executed by Each Non-resident Personal Representative
Pursuant to D.C. Code, sec. 20-303(b)(7), I do hereby irrevocably appoint the Register of Wills and
successors in office as the person upon whom all notices and process issued by a competent court in
the District of Columbia may be served with the same effect as personal service in relation to all suits
or matters pertaining to the estate in which the letters are to issue.

(Signature) (Address, may not be P.O. Box)

October 2009
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
PROBATE DIVISION
ZO24 pom 60615 ©
Doris A. Robinson
Name of Decedent
Brian L. Kass, Esq.

4301 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 434

Washington, DC 20008
Name and Address of Attorney

Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors and Notice to Unknown Heirs
Charlene Robinson
whose
813 50th Place NE Washington, DC 20019
address(es} (is/ax@)
Doris A. Robinson
(was/were) appointed Personal Representative(s} of the estate of
who died on
June 18, 2023

(vexbbYwithout) a Will and will serve (oddx/without) Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs
whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding Objections to such
appointment (oF-te-the-probate-of decedent's-Will) shall be filed With the Register of Wills, D.C.,
Building A, 515 Sth Street, N.W., 3"? Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before
Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the
undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the
undersigned, on or before , or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs

or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its
publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Date of first publication.

Name of newspaper and/or periodical: 5 ve(sy
202-659-6500
Datly Washington Law Reporter
Telephone Number of Personal
Representative(s)
Washington Informer TRUE TEST COPY

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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
PROBATE DIVISION
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Estate of
Doris A. Robinson
Deceased

WAIVER OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE'S BOND
(For estates of decedents dying on or after July 1, 1995)

Michael B. Robinson
1, , being a competent

adult heir and/or legatee of Doris A. Robinson , deceased, or
:
a creditor of the decedent whose claim in excess of $500. 00 has not been barred or
discharged,

and being familiar with the petition of Charlene Robinson
for Letters of Administration, do hereby waive protection of any bond* so far as my interest in said
estate Is concerned.

tness tunes

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Dafe Date

*Bond is a form of insurance. If the personal representative misappropriates or otherwise mishandles estate
assets, the bonding company will repay the estate the amount lost or the amount of the bond, whichever is less.
Bond covers the shares of all interested persons who have not waived bond.

January 2011 -
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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
PROBATE DIVISION
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(Linked to WIL
Estate of
Doris A. Robinson 66
Age
Deceased

Abbreviated Probate Order
(For estates of decedents dying on or after July 1, 1995)
Upon consideration of the petition for (unsupervised) abbreviated probate,
acceptance and consent of each personal representative, a power of attorney of each non-resident,
and a bond, if applicable, in the amount of $ 54,000.00 all having been filed
herein, it is by the Court this day of 20

ORDERED, that administration of this estate is
x (unsupervised)
0
Decedent's will directs supervision.
[J Decedent's will directs unsupervised administration but supervised administration is

Other

and it is further,
Charlene Robinson
ORDERED, that

(is) (8k) appointed personal representative(ff of the
estate of Doris A. Robinson , deceased, and it is further,

ORDERED, that
x The Court finds that the decedent died intestate.

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x Bond heretofore filed in the amount of $ 54,000 is approved.

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x The personal representative(s) shall file an additional bond in an amount to be fixed by the
Court before accepting assets in excess of the stated amount.

from the real or personal estate to as the surviving-spouse/demestie
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n/a
een-each-of-the

see 20-90

x After payment of the homestead and the family allowance and as provided in D.C. Code, sec.
20-906, tangible personalty or other personalty not exceeding the value of $10,000 is allowed
to the surviving spouse/domestic partner and if none, to the decedent's surviving children

jointly as exempt property.
x Subject to any limitation of the will (if decedent died testate), D.C. Code Title 20, or by an
order of Court, the personal representative(s) may, in addition to any power or authority
contained in the will and to any other common law or statutory power, properly exercise those
general powers as enumerated in D.C. Code, sec, 20-741, + imitations

which, if the administration is cupervised, shall be endorsed on the Ictters of administration:

Court-erder

order

SEB

file-a- final account within days-ef-this-order-

JUDGE
cc: Brian L. Kass, Esq Charlene Robinson
(Include attorney of record and personal representative.) 4301 Connecticut Ave NW #434
813 50th Place NE
April 2013-101.10.v2 Washington, DC 20008 Washington, DC 20019-5542
briankass@kasslegalgroup.com csrobin500@gmail.com
cc: tpaquin@kasslegalgroup.com

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