District Of Columbia § 19-1516 - Application to existing relationships.
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§ 19-1516. Application to existing relationships.
19-1516Except as otherwise provided in , an interest in or power over property existing on the effective date of this chapter as to which the time for delivering or filing a disclaimer under law superseded by this chapter has not expired may be disclaimed after the effective date of this chapter.
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Frequently Asked Questions About District Of Columbia § 19-1516
What does D.C. Code § 19-1516 cover?
Section 19-1516 ("Application to existing relationships.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of District Of Columbia law?
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