District Of Columbia § 20-914 - Execution and levy prohibited.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 20-914 — Execution and levy prohibited., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-914. Execution and levy prohibited.
20-914No execution shall issue upon nor shall any levy be made against any property of the estate under any judgment against a decedent or a personal representative. No claim (which is not by its terms secured) shall attach to any particular estate asset, real or personal, whether in the hands of the personal representative or of any bona fide purchaser, or to the proceeds from the sale of any such asset. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to prevent the enforcement of mortgages, deeds of trust, pledges, liens, or other security interests upon property in an appropriate proceeding.
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About District Of Columbia § 20-914
What does D.C. Code § 20-914 cover?
Section 20-914 ("Execution and levy prohibited.") 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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