§ 20-1302. Liability of heir or legatee to creditor.

Current through October 23, 2012

After an estate has been closed, a claim not barred may be brought against one or more of the persons to whom property has been distributed. An heir or legatee shall not be liable to claimants for any amount in excess of the value of the property distributed to such heir or legatee, valued at the time of distribution or the time of filing suit, whichever is lower. An heir or legatee shall have a right of contribution against other heirs or legatees and, as between them, each shall bear the cost of satisfaction of unbarred claims as if the claim had been satisfied before distribution.

                
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(June 24, 1980, D.C. Law 3-72, § 101, 27 DCR 2155.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 20-1302.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 3-72, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 20-1301.