§ 16-2347. Death of respondent; liability of estate.

Current through October 23, 2012

If the respondent dies after parentage has been established and prior to the time the child reaches the age at which the child ceases to be a minor, any sums due and unpaid under an order of the court at the time of his or her death shall constitute a valid claim against his or her estate.

                
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(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 592, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 545, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 121(a); Oct. 1, 1976, D.C. Law 1-87, § 20(f), 23 DCR 2544.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 16-2347.

1973 Ed., § 16-2347.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 1-87, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 16-2341.