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Legal Notices beginning the week of October 12 – 16, 2026
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 ADM 001008
TRUMILLER BEATRICE CLARK, Deceased
E. REGINE FRANCOIS WILLIAMS, Attorney
9701 APOLLO DRIVE SUITE 301, LARGO MD 20774
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
JACQUELINE CLARK-CRAWFORD, whose address(es) is/are 5909 SYLVIA COURT CLINTON MD 20735, was/were appointed personal representative(s) of the estate of TRUMILLER BEATRICE CLARK, who died on JUN. 17, 2026 WITHOUT a Will, and will serve WITHOUT Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before APR. 13, 2027. 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 APR. 13, 2027, 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 first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of First Publication: OCT. 13, 2026. /s/ JACQUELINE CLARK-CRAWFORD. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: DWLR. Pub Dates: OCT. 13, 20, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 ADM 000999
MARIAN HAMILTON FISCHER, Deceased
KEVIN C. MARTIN, Attorney
650 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NW, SUITE 600, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20001
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
SAMANTHA STEVENS, whose address is 1807 APRICOT GLEN DR., AUSTIN, TX, 78746, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of MARIAN HAMILTON FISCHER, who died on APR. 20, 2026 WITH a Will, and will serve WITHOUT Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before APR. 13, 2027. 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 APR. 13, 2027, 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 first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of First Publication: OCT. 13, 2026. /s/ SAMANTHA STEVENS. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: DWLR. Pub Dates: OCT. 13, 20, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 ADM 000989
BARBARA SILLARS HARVEY A/K/A BARBARA S. HARVEY, Deceased
PATRICK C. HORRELL, Attorney
1707 N STREET, NW, SUITE 2, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
JUDITH ELLEN BROWN, whose address(es) is/are 3200 CIRCLE HILL ROAD, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22305, was/were appointed personal representative(s) of the estate of BARBARA SILLARS HARVEY A/K/A BARBARA S. HARVEY, who died on APR. 23, 2026 WITH a Will, and will serve WITHOUT Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before APR. 13, 2027. 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 APR. 13, 2027, 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: OCT. 13, 2026. /s/ JUDITH ELLEN BROWN. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: DWLR. Pub Dates: OCT. 13, 20, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 ADM 001007
GERTRUDE HARRISON, Deceased
MICHAEL FORSTER, Attorney
2007 VERMONT AVENUE NW,
WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors And Notice to Unknown Heirs
LOVETTE D. HARRISON, whose address(es) is/are 10815 WACO DRIVE UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20772, was/were appointed personal representative(s) of the estate of GERTRUDE HARRISON, who died on MAY 3, 2026 WITHOUT a Will, and will serve WITHOUT Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before APR. 14, 2027. 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 APR. 14, 2027, 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 first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of First Publication: OCT. 14, 2026. /s/ LOVETTE D. HARRISON. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: DWLR. Pub Dates: OCT. 14, 21, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 SEB 000227
LAURA E. JONES, Deceased
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors And Notice to Unknown Heirs
WENDELL K KNIGHT, whose address(es) is/are 4819 LONGFELLOW ST. RIVERDALE PARK MD 20737, was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) of the estate of LAURA E. JONES, who died on DEC. 5, 2025 WITHOUT a Will. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before NOV. 13, 2026. 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 NOV. 13, 2026, 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: OCT. 14, 2026. /s/ WENDELL K KNIGHT. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: DWLR. Pub Date: OCT. 14, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 NRT 000031
FRANCES W MAHNCKE, Deceased Settlor
Notice of Existence of Revocable Trust
FRANCES W MAHNCKE (name of deceased settlor) whose address was 6200 OREGON AVE NW WASHINGTON DC 20015 created a revocable trust on JUN. 2, 2021 which remained in existence on the date of her death on JUL. 14, 2026 and HENRY MAHNCKE whose address(es) is/are 451 VERNON STREET SAN FRANCISCO CA 94132 is/are the currently acting trustee(s), hereinafter the Trustee. Communications to the Trust should be mailed or directed to HENRY MAHNCKE at 451 VERNON STREET SAN FRANCISCO CA 94132.
The Trust is subject to claims of the deceased settlor’s creditors, costs of administration of the settlor’s estate, the expenses of the deceased settlor’s funeral and disposal of remains, and statutory allowances to a surviving spouse and children to the extent the deceased settlor’s residuary probate estate is inadequate to satisfy those claims, costs, expenses, and allowances.
Claims of the deceased settlors creditors are barred as against the Trustee and the trust property unless presented to the Trustee at the address provided herein on or before APR. 14, 2027 (6 months after the date of first publication of this notice). An action to contest the validity of this trust must be commenced by the earliest of (1) JUL. 14, 2027, (one year from the death of the deceased Settlor) or (2) APR. 14, 2027, (6 months from the date of first publication of this notice) or (3) ninety days after the Trustee sends the person a copy of the trust instrument and a notice informing the person of the trust’s existence, of the Trustee’s name and address, and of the time allowed for commencing a proceeding.
The Trustee may proceed to distribute the trust property in accordance with the terms of trust before the expiration of the time within which an action must be commenced unless the Trustee knows of a pending judicial proceeding contesting the validity of the trust or the Trustee has received notice from a potential contestant who thereafter commences a judicial proceeding within sixty days after notification.
This notice must be mailed postmarked within 15 days of its first publication to each heir and qualified beneficiary of the trust and any other person who would be an interested person within the meaning of D.C. Code § 20-101(d). Date of First Publication: OCT. 14, 2026. /s/ HENRY MAHNCKE. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: DWLR. Pub Dates: OCT. 14, 21, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 FEP 000130
THOMAS F. TURCO AKA THOMAS FREDERICK TURCO AKA TOM TURCO, Deceased
APR. 6, 2026, Date of Death
Notice of Appointment of Foreign Personal Representative And Notice to Creditors
KEITH H. TURCO, whose address(es) is/are 99 BILTMORE AVENUE, RYE, NY 10580, was/were appointed Personal Representative of the estate of THOMAS F. TURCO AKA THOMAS FREDERICK TURCO AKA TOM TURCO, deceased, by the SURROGATE’S Court for WESTCHESTER County, State of NEW YORK on JUN. 18, 2026. Service of process may be made upon MATTHEW T.M. CURTIN, 1800 MASSACHUSETTS AVE., NW, SUITE 300, WASHINGTON, DC 20036, whose designation as District of Columbia agent has been filed with the Register of Wills, D.C. The decedent owned the following District of Columbia real property: 3801 GARFIELD ST., NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007. The decedent owned District of Columbia personal property. Claims against the decedent may be presented to the undersigned and filed with the Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001 within 6 months from the date of first publication of this notice. Date of First Publication: OCT. 14, 2026. /s/ KEITH H. TURCO. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: DWLR. Pub Dates: OCT. 14, 21, 2026.
CIRCUIT COURT FOR PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MARYLAND
Case Number: C-16-FM-26-002820
KAREN TCHEMI
VS.
COBY CLARK
Date: 09/29/2026
ORDER OF PUBLICATION BY POSTING
ORDERED, ON THIS 29th day of September, 2026, by the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County MD: That the Defendant, COBY VADEN CLARK is hereby notified that the Plaintiff, has filed a COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY, CHILD SUPPORTAND OTHER APPROPRIATE RELIEF naming him/her as the defendant and stating that the Defendant’s last known address is: 4272 E Capitol St Ne, Apt 202 Washington DC 20019 and therefore it is;
ORDERED, that this Order shall be published at least once a week in each of three successive weeks in one or more newspapers of general circulation published in Washington, DC and provide proof of publication to the Court, and it is further;
ORDERED, said publication to be completed by the 29th day of October, 2026; and it is further;
ORDERED, that the plaintiff shall mail, by regular mail (first class mail), to the defendant’s last known address, a copy of the signed order of Publication at least thirty days prior to the response date in said order; and it is further
ORDERED, THAT THE DEFENDANT, COBY VADEN CLARK, IS HEREBY WARNED THAT FAILURE TO FILE AN ANSWER OR OTHER DEFENSE ON OR BEFORE THE 28th day of November, 2026, MAY RESULT IN THE CASE PROCEEDING AGAINST HIM/HER BY DEFAULT. /s/ Mahasin El Amin #879, Clerk of the Circuit Court Pub. Dates: Oct. 14, 21, 28, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 ADM 000984
LUCILLE M. ANDERSON, Deceased
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
CARNELLE E. SLIGH-SPRIGGS, whose address(es) is/are 5214 F ST. S.E. WASH DC 20019, was/were appointed personal representative(s) of the estate of LUCILLE M. ANDERSON, who died on AUG. 21, 2026 WITH a Will, and will service WITHOUT Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before APR. 15, 2027. 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 APR. 15, 2027, 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: OCT. 15, 2026. /s/ CARNELLE E. SLIGH-SPRIGGS. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: DWLR. Pub Dates: OCT. 15, 22, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 ADM 000988
MARISA JANE BROKA, Deceased
DEBORAH G. MATTHEWS, Attorney
110 N. ROYAL ST., SUITE 575, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
GARY HARRIS, whose address(es) is/are 1118 CLEVELAND AVE., PARK HILLS, KY 41011, was/were appointed personal representative(s) of the estate of MARISA JANE BROKA, who died on JUL. 8, 2026 WITH a Will, and will serve WITHOUT Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before APR. 15, 2027. 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 APR. 15, 2027, 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 first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of First Publication: OCT. 15, 2026. /s/ GARY HARRIS. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: DWLR. Pub Dates: OCT. 15, 22, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 ADM 001075
RUTH MARGUERITE DAVIS, Deceased
MICHELLE J. SIMON, Petitioner/Attorney
401 N. WASHINGTON ST., SUITE 445,
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
Notice of Standard Probate
(For estates of decedents dying on or after July 1, 1995)
Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by LORI WYSONG C/O PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, for standard probate, including the appointment of one or more personal representatives. Unless a responsive pleading in the form of a complaint or an objection in accordance with Superior Court Probate Division Rule 407 is filed in this Court within 30 days from the date of first publication of this notice, the Court may take the action hereinafter set forth. In the absence of a will or proof satisfactory to the Court of due execution, enter an order determining that the decedent died intestate. Appoint a supervised personal representative. Date of First Publication: OCT. 15, 2026. /s/ MICHELLE J. SIMON. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: DWLR. Pub Dates: OCT. 15, 22, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 FEP 000131
PETER J. FITZGERALD, Deceased
JUN. 23, 2021, Date of Death
Notice of Appointment of Foreign Personal Representative And Notice to Creditors
JEREMY H. FITZGERALD, whose address(es) is/are 33 THATCH PALM WAY, KEY LARGO, FL 33037, was/were appointed Personal Representative of the estate of PETER J. FITZGERALD, deceased, by the CIRCUIT Court for MONROE County, State of FLORIDA on JAN. 21, 2022. Service of process may be made upon BRIAN BEARD, 4520 MACARTHUR BLVD., NW, #8, WASHINGTON, DC 20007, whose designation as District of Columbia agent has been filed with the Register of Wills, D.C. The decedent owned the following District of Columbia real property: 1401 FOXHALL ROAD, NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007; 1632 19TH STREET, NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009; 1724 T STREET, NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009; 1835 KALORAMA ROAD, NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009; 1912 E STREET, NE, WASHINGTON, DC 200020; 415 4TH STREET, SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003; 638 INDEPENDENCE AVENUE, SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003; 4816 MACARTHUR BOULEVARD, NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007; 4818 MACARTHUR BOULEVARD, NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007. Claims against the decedent may be presented to the undersigned and filed with the Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001 within 6 months from the date of first publication of this notice. Date of First Publication: OCT. 15, 2026. /s/ JEREMY H. FITZGERALD. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspapers: DWLR, JEWISH WEEK. Pub Dates: OCT. 15, 22, 29, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2023 ADM 000719
ESTATE OF HAROLD SYLVESTER HACKNEY SR., Deceased
TAMARA MCDOWELL CHRISTIAN, Attorney
1629 K STREET, NW, SUITE 300,
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
TAMARA MCDOWELL CHRISTIAN, ESQ., whose address(es) is/are 1629 K STREET, NW, SUITE 300, WASHINGTON, DC 20006, was/were appointed personal representative(s) of the estate of ESTATE OF HAROLD SYLVESTER HACKNEY SR., who died on MAY 5, 2020 WITHOUT a Will, and will service WITHOUT Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before APR. 15, 2027. 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 APR. 15, 2027, 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: OCT. 15, 2026. /s/ TAMARA MCDOWELL CHRISTIAN. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspapers: DWLR, THE WASHINGTON TIMES. Pub Dates: OCT. 15, 22, 29, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 ADM 000976
MARY F. HENSON, Deceased
DONATA EDWARDS, Attorney
1629 K STREET N.W. SUITE 300,
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
CHERYL HENSON-EVERSON, whose address(es) is/are 5506 YORKSHIRE DRIVE CAMP SPRINGS MD 20748, was/were appointed personal representative(s) of the estate of MARY F. HENSON, who died on AUG. 5, 2021 WITHOUT a Will, and will serve WITHOUT Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before APR. 15, 2027. 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 APR. 15, 2027, 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 first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of First Publication: OCT. 15, 2026. /s/ CHERYL HENSON-EVERSON. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspapers: DWLR, WASHINGTON INFORMER. Pub Dates: OCT. 15, 22, 29, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 ADM 001006
MUSTAPHA ISMAIL, Deceased
NABIL ISMAIL, Attorney
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
NABIL ISMAIL, whose address(es) is/are 4301 16TH ST S, APT 21, ARLINGTON, VA, 22204, was/were appointed personal representative(s) of the estate of MUSTAPHA ISMAIL, who died on NOV. 28, 2025 WITHOUT a Will, and will serve WITHOUT Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before APR. 15, 2027. 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 APR. 15, 2027, 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 first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of First Publication: OCT. 15, 2026. /s/ NABIL ISMAIL. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: DWLR. Pub Dates: OCT. 15, 22, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 ADM 001074
PERGENTINO NOBLE MALABED JR., Deceased
CHARLES F. GORMLY, Petitioner/Attorney
10605 CONCORD ST, STE 307, KENSINGTON MD 20895
Notice of Standard Probate
(For estates of decedents dying on or after July 1, 1995)
Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by CHARLES F. GORMLY, ESQ., for standard probate, including the appointment of one or more personal representatives. Unless a responsive pleading in the form of a complaint or an objection in accordance with Superior Court Probate Division Rule 407 is filed in this Court within 30 days from the date of first publication of this notice, the Court may take the action hereinafter set forth. In the absence of a will or proof satisfactory to the Court of due execution, enter an order determining that the decedent died intestate. Appoint an unsupervised personal representative. Date of First Publication: OCT. 15, 2026. /s/ CHARLES F. GORMLY. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspapers: DWLR, WASHINGTON JEWISH WEEK. Pub Dates: OCT. 15, 22, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 FEP 000132
MAUREEN MARY MCDONALD, Deceased
MAR. 23, 2025, Date of Death
Notice of Appointment of Foreign Personal Representative And Notice to Creditors
MARK REGINALD FEATHERBY, ATTORNEY, whose address(es) is/are 14 NINTH AVENUE, ROSEBUD, VICTORIA 3939, AUSTRALIA, was/were appointed Personal Representative of the estate of MAUREEN MARY MCDONALD, deceased, by the SUPREME COURT OF VICTORIA Court for PROBATE DIVISION County, State of AUSTRALIA on OCT. 22, 2025. Service of process may be made upon RUSSELL A. BIKOFF, ATTORNEY, 1025 THOMAS JEFFERSON ST. NW STE. 400W, WASH DC 20007 ALT: POB 615, MCLEAN, VA 22101, whose designation as District of Columbia agent has been filed with the Register of Wills, D.C. The decedent owned District of Columbia personal property. Claims against the decedent may be presented to the undersigned and filed with the Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001 within 6 months from the date of first publication of this notice. Date of First Publication: OCT. 15, 2026. /s/ MARK REGINALD FEATHERBY. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspapers: DWLR, WASHINGTON JEWISH WEEK. Pub Dates: OCT. 15, 22, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 ADM 001001
ARTHUR LEE CARLE MEDLEY SR, Deceased
MICHAEL C. FORSTER, Attorney
2001 VERMONT AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
MICHELE LYNN SHELTON, whose address(es) is/are 8523 STEVENSWOOD RD, WINDSOR MILL, MD 21244, was/were appointed personal representative(s) of the estate of ARTHUR LEE CARLE MEDLEY SR, who died on JUL. 5, 2026 WITH a Will, and will serve WITHOUT Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before APR. 15, 2027. 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 APR. 15, 2027, 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 first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of First Publication: OCT. 15, 2026. /s/ MICHELE L. SHELTON. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: DWLR. Pub Dates: OCT. 15, 22, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 ADM 000980
DOROTHY HENDERSON MITCHELL, Deceased
KENNETH R. WALK JR., Attorney
600 MARYLAND AVE SW SUITE 800E,
WASHINGTON, DC 20024
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
PATRICIA S. CAMPBELL, whose address(es) is/are 10317 LARISTON LANE SILVER SPRING, MD 20903, was/were appointed personal representative(s) of the estate of DOROTHY HENDERSON MITCHELL, who died on JUN. 21, 2026 WITHOUT a Will, and will serve WITHOUT Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before APR. 15, 2027. 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 APR. 15, 2027, 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 first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of First Publication: OCT. 15, 2026. /s/ PATRICIA S. CAMPBELL. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: DWLR. Pub Dates: OCT. 15, 22, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 SEB 000267
REGINALD OGBURN, Deceased
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
GLORIA A. THOMAS, whose address(es) is/are 2300 MARION BERRY AVE. SE #328 WASHINGTON, DC 20020, was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) of the estate of REGINALD OGBURN, who died on JUL. 4, 2026 WITHOUT a Will. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before NOV. 16, 2026. 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 NOV. 16, 2026, 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: OCT. 15, 2026. /s/ GLORIA A. THOMAS. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: DWLR. Pub Date: OCT. 15, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 FEP 000133
LINK TO 2026 ADM 677
VIOLA B. POINDEXTER AKA VIOLA BEATRICE POINDEXTER, Deceased
FEB. 15, 2026, Date of Death
Notice of Appointment of Foreign Personal Representative And Notice to Creditors
JAMES L. POINDEXTER, SR., whose address(es) is/are 4606 SPRINGMAID LANE, OXON HILL, MD 20745, was/were appointed Personal Representative of the estate of VIOLA B. POINDEXTER AKA VIOLA BEATRICE POINDEXTER, deceased, by the ORPHAN’S COURT Court for PRINCE GEORGE’S County, State of MARYLAND on SEP. 22, 2026. Service of process may be made upon DAVID KORTELING, 4610 GREENE PLACE NW WASHINGTON, D.C. 20007, whose designation as District of Columbia agent has been filed with the Register of Wills, D.C. The decedent owned the following District of Columbia real property: 1228 EUCLID ST. NW, WASHINGTON DC 20009-5330 (OPENED TO FILE DEED NOT FILED PRIOR TO DECEDENT’S DEATH). Claims against the decedent may be presented to the undersigned and filed with the Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001 within 6 months from the date of first publication of this notice. Date of First Publication: OCT. 15, 2026. /s/ JAMES L. POINDEXTER, SR. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: DWLR. Pub Dates: OCT. 15, 22, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 SEB 000320
MICHAEL SOBEL A/K/A SERAPHIM-JOSEPH A/K/A BROTHER FIDELIS JOSEPH, Deceased
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
PAMELA H. LIEBER, whose address(es) is/are 9090 TIFFANY PARK CT SPRINGFIELD VA 22152, was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) of the estate of MICHAEL SOBEL A/K/A SERAPHIM-JOSEPH A/K/A BROTHER FIDELIS JOSEPH, who died on JUL. 10, 2026 WITHOUT a Will. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before NOV. 15, 2026. 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 NOV. 15, 2026, 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: OCT. 15, 2026. /s/ PAMELA H. LIEBER. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: DWLR. Pub Date: OCT. 15, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2011 ADM 974
MARY STEWART, Deceased
JEFFREY K. GORDON, Attorney
5335 WISCONSIN AVENUE NW, SUITE 400, WASHINGTON, DC 20015
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
NATONNE ELAINE KEMP, whose address(es) is/are 4320 19TH PLACE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018, was/were appointed personal representative(s) of the estate of MARY STEWART, who died on JUL. 18, 2010 WITH a Will, and will service WITHOUT Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before APR. 15, 2027. 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 APR. 15, 2027, 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: OCT. 15, 2026. /s/ NATONNE ELAINE KEMP. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspapers: DWLR, WASHINGTON JEWISH WEEK. Pub Dates: OCT. 15, 22, 29, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 FEP 000129
WILLIAM HAMILTON VARNER, Deceased
APR. 29, 2022, Date of Death
Notice of Appointment of Foreign Personal Representative And Notice to Creditors
CATHERINE HUNTER VARNER, whose address(es) is/are 4916 MOUNTAIN LAUREL DRIVE, LYNCHBURG, VA 24503, was/were appointed Personal Representative of the estate of WILLIAM HAMILTON VARNER, deceased, by the LYNCHBURG CIRCUIT Court, _County, State of VIRGINIA on MAY 7, 2026. Service of process may be made upon MYRNA L. FAWCETT, ESQUIRE, 600 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE, NW, STE 610, WASHINGTON, DC 20037, whose designation as District of Columbia agent has been filed with the Register of Wills, D.C. The decedent owned the following District of Columbia real property: 4000 CATHEDRAL AVENUE, NW, APT. 209-B, WASHINGTON, DC 20016. The decedent owned District of Columbia personal property. Claims against the decedent may be presented to the undersigned and filed with the Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001 within 6 months from the date of first publication of this notice. Date of First Publication: OCT. 15, 2026. /s/ CATHERINE H. VARNER. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspapers: DWLR, WASHINGTON JEWISH WEEK. Pub Dates: OCT. 15, 22, 29, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 ADM 000985
JULIE A. VEACH, Deceased
CATHERINE F. SCHOTT MURRAY, Attorney
1775 WIEHLE AVENUE, SUITE 400, RESTON, VA 20190
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
ROGER P. COLINVAUX, whose address(es) is/are 3242 19TH STREET, NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010, was/were appointed personal representative(s) of the estate of JULIE. A. VEACH, who died on JAN. 31, 2026 WITH a Will, and will serve WITHOUT Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before APR. 15, 2027. 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 APR. 15, 2027, 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 first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of First Publication: OCT. 15, 2026. /s/ ROGER P. COLINVAUX. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: DWLR. Pub Dates: OCT. 15, 22, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 ADM 000974
EDWARD MATTHEW WARREN A.K.A. EDWARD WARREN, Deceased
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
SHELIA WARREN, whose address(es) is/are 1904 M ST NE, #3, WASHINGTON DC 20002, was/were appointed personal representative(s) of the estate of EDWARD MATTHEW WARREN A.K.A. EDWARD WARREN, who died on APR. 14, 2016 WITHOUT a Will, and will serve WITHOUT Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before APR. 15, 2027. 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 APR. 15, 2027, 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 first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of First Publication: OCT. 15, 2026. /s/ SHELIA WARREN. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspapers: DWLR, THE WASHINGTON INFORMER. Pub Dates: OCT. 15, 22, 29, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 ADM 001068
NATHANIEL D. WILLIAMS AKA NATHANIEL DOUGLAS WILLIAMS, Deceased
DOROTHY A. WILLIAMS, Petitioner/Attorney
1934 S STREET, SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Notice of Standard Probate
(For estates of decedents dying on or after July 1, 1995)
Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by DOROTHY A. WILLIAMS, for standard probate, including the appointment of one or more personal representatives. Unless a responsive pleading in the form of a complaint or an objection in accordance with Superior Court Probate Division Rule 407 is filed in this Court within 30 days from the date of first publication of this notice, the Court may take the action hereinafter set forth. Admit to probate the will dated OCT. 5, 2021 exhibited with the petition upon proof satisfactory to the Court of due execution by affidavit of the witnesses or otherwise. Date of First Publication: OCT. 15, 2026. /s/ DOROTHY A. WILLIAMS. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: DWLR. Pub Dates: OCT. 15, 22, 2026.
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
CIVIL DIVISON – LANDLORD & TENANT BRANCH
2026 LTB 004790
SPRING FLATS SENIOR 4 LLC v VICTOR WILSON (DECEASED)
RE 1125 Spring Road, NW #124,
WASHINGTON, DC 20010
This above-captioned matter is pending before the D.C. Superior Court, Landlord & Tenant Branch. Any person claiming an interest in this property, including those in the military, shall appear before the Court on October 28th, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Room B 109 (Virtual), 510 4th Street, NW Washington, DC 20001. You can contact the Court (202)879-4879 for log-in instructions, or Raddatz & Associates, LLC at (202)466-8001. Pub. Dates: Oct. 15, 22, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 SEB 000025
REGINALD E. BOSTON, Deceased
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
LA SHAWN A. BOSTON-JOHNSON, whose address(es) is/are 1600 MARYLAND AVE NE APT 348W, WASHINGTON DC 20002, was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) of the estate of REGINALD E. BOSTON, who died on AUG. 24, 2025 WITHOUT a Will. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before NOV. 16, 2027. 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 NOV. 16, 2027, 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: OCT. 16, 2026. /s/ LA SHAWN A. BOSTON-JOHNSON. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: DWLR. Pub Date: OCT. 16, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 ADM 001012
MARSHELL BROWN, Deceased
JUSTIN WEDGEWOOD, Attorney
322 MAIN STREET, SUITE 102, LAUREL, MD 20707
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
JERRY D. JOHNSON, whose address(es) is/are 2495 DEXTER, ST., BLACKVILLE, SC 29817, was/were appointed personal representative(s) of the estate of MARSHELL BROWN, who died on MAY 2, 2026 WITHOUT a Will, and will serve WITHOUT Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before APR. 16, 2027. 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 APR. 16, 2027, 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 first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of First Publication: OCT. 16, 2026. /s/ JERRY D. JOHNSON. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: DWLR. Pub Dates: OCT. 16, 23, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 ADM 000978
GRACE ELLISON, Deceased
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
GLORIA ELLISON, whose address(es) is/are 1939 SUMMIT PL., NE WASHINGTON DC 20002, was/were appointed personal representative(s) of the estate of GRACE ELLISON, who died on DEC. 3, 2022 WITH a Will, and will serve WITHOUT Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before APR. 16, 2027. 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 APR. 16, 2027, 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 first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of First Publication: OCT. 16, 2026. /s/ GLORIA ELLISON. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspapers: DWLR, AFRO NEWS PAPER. Pub Dates: OCT. 16, 23, 30, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 ADM 001014
ELINOR KENNEY FARQUHAR, Deceased
KATHLEEN O. LI, Attorney
FUREY, DOOLAN & ABELL, LLP, 7600 WISCONSIN AVENUE, SUITE 600, BETHESDA, MD 20814
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
ELIZABETH MERRILL BROWN, whose address(es) is/are 5202 WESTWOOD DRIVE, BETHESDA, MD 20816, was/were appointed personal representative(s) of the estate of ELINOR KENNEY FARQUHAR, who died on AUG. 1, 2026 WITH a Will, and will serve WITHOUT Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before APR. 16, 2027. 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 APR. 16, 2027, 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 first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of First Publication: OCT. 16, 2026. /s/ ELIZABETH MERRILL BROWN. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: DWLR. Pub Dates: OCT. 16, 23, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 ADM 000995
CASTORA RODRIGUEZ LOPEZ AKA CASTORA LOPEZ, Deceased
JULIE A. SIMANTIRAS, Attorney
THE GELLER LAW GROUP PLLC, 4000 LEGATO ROAD, PMB 6084, SUITE 1100, FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA 22033
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
MANUEL R. LOPEZ, whose address is 12747 LOTTE DRIVE, WOODBRIDGE, VIRGINIA 22192, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of CASTORA RODRIGUEZ LOPEZ AKA CASTORA LOPEZ, who died on JUN. 7, 2026 WITH a Will, and will serve WITHOUT Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before APR. 16, 2027. 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 APR. 16, 2027, 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: OCT. 16, 2026. /s/ MANUEL R. LOPEZ. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: DWLR. Pub Dates: OCT. 16, 23, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 SEB 000198
HENRY MURRAY JR., Deceased
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
TAMIKA JOHNSON, whose address(es) is/are 117 EASTLAND DR. GREER, SC 29651, was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) of the estate of HENRY MURRAY JR., who died on AUG. 27, 2025 WITHOUT a Will. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before NOV. 16, 2026. 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 NOV. 16, 2026, 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: OCT. 16, 2026. /s/ TAMIKA JOHNSON. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: DWLR. Pub Date: OCT. 16, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 ADM 000962
PHILIP L. RUSS, Deceased
ALEXANDRA MARTINEZ-O’REILLY, Attorney
7315 WISCONSIN AVE., #800 WEST,
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
LINDA LUCILLE MURPHY, whose address(es) is/are 319 G STREET, NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002, was/were appointed personal representative(s) of the estate of PHILIP L. RUSS, who died on APR. 6, 2026 WITH a Will, and will serve WITHOUT Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before APR. 16, 2027. 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 APR. 16, 2027, 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 first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of First Publication: OCT. 16, 2026. /s/ LINDA LUCILLE MURPHY. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: DWLR. Pub Dates: OCT. 16, 23, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 ADM 001015
GRADY W. SMITH, Deceased
LYNEE C. MURCHISON, Attorney
ADAMS LAW OFFICE, LLC, 4201 MITCHELLVILLE ROAD, SUITE 500, BOWIE, MD 20716
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
FLOYD A. SMITH, SR, whose address(es) is/are 51 PEABODY STREET, NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20011, was/were appointed personal representative(s) of the estate of GRADY W. SMITH, who died on DEC. 14, 2025 WITHOUT a Will, and will service WITHOUT Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before APR. 16, 2027. 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 APR. 16, 2027, 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: OCT. 16, 2026. /s/ FLOYD A. SMITH, SR. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: DWLR. Pub Dates: OCT. 16, 23, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 ADM 001011
MYCHAEL TORRES, Deceased
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
COURTNEY TORRES, whose address is 37526 RIVER SPRINGS ROAD, AVENUE, MD 20609, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of MYCHAEL TORRES, who died on MAR. 10, 2026 WITHOUT a Will, and will serve WITHOUT Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before APR. 16, 2027. 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 APR. 16, 2027, 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: OCT. 16, 2026. /s/ COURTNEY TORRES. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: DWLR. Pub Dates: OCT. 16, 23, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 SEB 000312
CATHERLEEN WHITE, Deceased
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
PHYLLIS A. VESSELS, whose address(es) is/are 11009 TRAFTON DRIVE, UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20774, was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) of the estate of CATHERLEEN WHITE, who died on MAY 28, 2026 WITHOUT a Will. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before NOV. 16, 2026. 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 NOV. 16, 2026, 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: OCT. 16, 2026. /s/ PHYLLIS A. VESSELS. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: DWLR. Pub Date: OCT. 16, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 SEB 000316
WILLIAM L. WILLOUGHBY, Deceased
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
ARITHA F. WILLOUGHBY, whose address(es) is/are 1266 DELAFIELD PLACE NE WASHINGTON, D.C. 20017, was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) of the estate of WILLIAM L. WILLOUGHBY, who died on WEDNESDAY, JUL. 22, 2026 WITHOUT a Will. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before NOV. 16, 2026. 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 NOV. 16, 2026, 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: OCT. 16, 2026. /s/ ARITHA F. WILLOUGHBY. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: DWLR. Pub Date: OCT. 16, 2026.
Legal Notices beginning the week of October 5 – 9, 2026
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2020 SEB 000028
DEBORAH GENERAL, Deceased
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
DERRICK GENERAL, whose address(es) is/are 2553 ELVANS RD. SE #201 WASH., DC 20020, was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) of the estate of DEBORAH GENERAL, who died on OCT. 6, 2019 WITHOUT a Will. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before NOV. 4, 2026. 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 NOV. 4, 2026, 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: OCT. 5, 2026. /s/ DERRICK GENERAL. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: DWLR. Pub Date: OCT. 5, 2026.
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CIVIL DIVISION
Civil Action No.: 2024-CAB-007820
(Action Involving Real Property)
Calendar #18
Next Event: Status Hearing February 24, 2027 at 10:30 a.m.
Courtroom 205 (remote)
Matthew Hawthorne,
Plaintiff
vs.
Unknown heirs, devisees, personal representatives, executors, administrators & grantees of the Estate of Sally Riskin; Suanne Schuman; April Rierdan AKA April Riskin; Alula Abera; The District of Columbia; And All unknown owners of the property described below, their heirs, devisees, personal representatives, and executors, administrators, grantees, assigns or successors in right, title, interest, and any and all persons having or claiming to have any interest in the leasehold or fee simple in the property and premises situate, lying and being in the District of Columbia described as: Square: 3554, Lot: 0096, which has property address: Channing PL NE and which is vacant, accessed by an alley, and located across the alley south of 317 Douglas St NE
Defendants
AMENDED ORDER OF PUBLICATION
In accordance with D.C. Code § 47-1375, the object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of the right of redemption in the following real property, located in the District of Columbia and sold by the Mayor of the District of Columbia to the Plaintiff(s) in this action, described as Square 3554, Lot 0096, which has property address: Channing PL NE and which is vacant, accessed by an alley, and located across the alley south of 317 Douglas St NE.
The Amended Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.
It is thereupon this 14th day of September 2026,
ORDERED by the Superior Court of the District of Columbia that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this Order in the Daily Washington Law Reporter, having a general circulation in the District of Columbia, once a week for three (3) successive weeks, notifying all persons interested in the real property described above to appear in this Court by the 24th day of February 2027, and redeem the real property by payment of $5,391.58, together with interest from the date the real property tax certificate was purchased; court costs and attorney’s fees; expenses incurred in publishing and serving process and for reasonable fees for the title search; all other amounts paid by the petitioner in accordance with the provisions of D. C. Code§ 47-1361, and all outstanding municipal lien amounts due and owing on the aforementioned real property, or answer the Amended Complaint, or, thereafter, a final judgment will be entered foreclosing the right of redemption in the real property and vesting in the Plaintiff(s) a title in fee simple. /s/ Magistrate Judge Raquel Trabal. Pub Dates: Oct. 5, 13, 19, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2025 ADM 001028
DEBORAH W. BOYCE, Deceased
JULIUS P. TERRELL, Attorney
1455 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. NW SUITE 400, WASHINGTON, DC 20004
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
JULIUS P. TERRELL, whose address(es) is/are 1455 PENNSYLVANIA AVE., NW SUITE 400, WASHINGTON, DC 20004, was/were appointed personal representative(s) of the estate of DEBORAH W. BOYCE, who died on FEB. 2, 2024 WITHOUT a Will, and will serve WITHOUT Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before APR. 8, 2027. 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 APR. 8, 2027, 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 first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of First Publication: OCT. 8, 2026. /s/ JULIUS P. TERRELL. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspapers: DWLR, WASHINGTON INFORMER. Pub Dates: OCT. 8, 15, 22, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2025 ADM 1322
GEORGIA V. BRODNAX, Deceased
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
PAMELA H. ROTH, ESQ., whose address(es) is/are 1050 30TH STREET N.W. WDC 20007, was/were appointed personal representative(s) of the estate of GEORGIA V. BRODNAX, who died on JUL. 4, 2019 WITHOUT a Will, and will service WITH Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before APR. 8, 2027. 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 APR. 8, 2027, 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: OCT. 8, 2026. /s/ PAMELA ROTH. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspapers: DWLR, THE WASHINGTON TIMES. Pub Dates: OCT. 8, 15, 22, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 ADM 000996
EDITH CEASER AKA EDITH M. CEASER, Deceased
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
ALLEYAH CAESAR, whose address(es) is/are 11278 LAURELWALK DR LAUREL, MD 20708, was/were appointed personal representative(s) of the estate of EDITH CEASER AKA EDITH M. CEASER, who died on JUN. 9, 2024 WITH a Will, and will serve WITHOUT Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before APR. 8, 2027. 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 APR. 8, 2027, 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 first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of First Publication: OCT. 8, 2026. /s/ ALLEYAH CAESAR. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspapers: DWLR, THE WASHINGTON INFORMER. Pub Dates: OCT. 8, 15, 22, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 ADM 000990
MARY F. CHAMBERS-CHANDLER, Deceased
MICHAEL FORSTER, Attorney
2007 VERMONT AVENUE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
RAYMOND W. CHANDLER AND RANDALL S. CHANDLER, whose address(es) is/are 1013 BRYANT ST NE WASHINGTON, DC 20018 AND 2221 RAND PLACE NE WASHINGTON, DC 20002, was/were appointed personal representative(s) of the estate of MARY F. CHAMBERS-CHANDLER, who died on MAY 7, 2021 WITHOUT a Will, and will serve WITHOUT Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before APR. 8, 2027. 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 APR. 8, 2027, 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 first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of First Publication: OCT. 8, 2026. /s/ RAYMOND CHANDLER; RANDALL CHANDLER. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspapers: DWLR, WASH JEWISH WEEK. Pub Dates: OCT. 8, 15, 22, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 FEP 000128
JACK MARTIN COOPER, Deceased
FEB. 11, 2026, Date of Death
Notice of Appointment of Foreign Personal Representative And Notice to Creditors
MARGARET SUE WALTA COOPER, whose address(es) is/are 5068 OUTRIGGER DRIVE, FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA 32034, was/were appointed Personal Representative of the estate of JACK MARTIN COOPER, deceased, by the CIRCUIT COURT Court for NASSAU COUNTY County, State of FLORIDA on MAY 25, 2026. Service of process may be made upon JENNIFER S. POPE, 3611 JENIFER ST. NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015, whose designation as District of Columbia agent has been filed with the Register of Wills, D.C. The decedent owned the following District of Columbia real property: 147 R STREET NE, UNIT 12, WASHINGTON, DC 20002. The decedent owned District of Columbia personal property. Claims against the decedent may be presented to the undersigned and filed with the Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001 within 6 months from the date of first publication of this notice. Date of First Publication: OCT. 8, 2026. /s/ MARGARET S. COOPER. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: DWLR. Pub Dates: OCT. 8, 15, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 ADM 000127
EDITH BOORSTEIN COUTURIER, Deceased
JAMES CROSLAND, Attorney
STEIN SPERLING BENNETT DE JONG DRISCOLL, PC, 1101 WOOTTON PKWY, STE 700, ROCKVILLE, MD 20852
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
ANDREW MICHAEL COUTURIER, whose address(es) is/are 1632 BROADWAY ST. #356 EUREKA, CA 95501, was/were appointed personal representative(s) of the estate of EDITH BOORSTEIN COUTURIER, who died on AUG. 19, 2024 WITHOUT a Will, and will serve WITHOUT Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before APR. 8, 2027. 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 APR. 8, 2027, 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 first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of First Publication: OCT. 8, 2026. /s/ ANDREW M. COUTURIER. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspapers: DWLR, WASHINGTON JEWISH WEEK. Pub Dates: OCT. 8, 15, 22, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 ADM 000975
MARK DANIEL DAVIS, Deceased
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
CATEENA DAVIS, whose address(es) is/are 631 MOUNT LUBENTIA COURT WEST LARGO MD 20774, was/were appointed personal representative(s) of the estate of MARK DAVIS, who died on JUL. 14, 2026 WITHOUT a Will, and will serve WITHOUT Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before APR. 8, 2027. 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 APR. 8, 2027, 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 first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of First Publication: OCT. 8, 2026. /s/ CATEENA DAVIS. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: DWLR. Pub Dates: OCT. 8, 15, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 ADM 000507
ANGELA MARIA CORDOSO DE VILHENA, Deceased
DARREL S PARKER, Attorney
5335 WISCONSIN AVE. NW, #440, WASHINGTON, DC 20015
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
DARREL S PARKER, ESQ., whose address(es) is/are 5335 WISCONSIN AVE. NW, #440, WDC 20015, was/were appointed personal representative(s) of the estate of ANGELA MARIA CORDOSO DE VILHENA, who died on MAY 22, 2025 WITHOUT a Will, and will serve WITHOUT Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before APR. 8, 2027. 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 APR. 8, 2027, 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 first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of First Publication: OCT. 8, 2026. /s/ DARREL S PARKER. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspapers: DWLR, WASHINGTON INFORMER. Pub Dates: OCT. 8, 15, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 ADM 000948
LAWRENCE E. HALL, Deceased
KRISTA N. ROBERTSON, Attorney
4550 MONTGOMERY AVENUE, SUITE 900N, BETHESDA, MARYLAND 20814
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
THOMAS E. HALL, whose address(es) is/are 2513 WOODLAND DR., CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22903, was/were appointed personal representative(s) of the estate of LAWRENCE E. HALL, who died on JUL. 21, 2026 WITH a Will, and will serve WITHOUT Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before APR. 8, 2027. 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 APR. 8, 2027, 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 first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of First Publication: OCT. 8, 2026. /s/ THOMAS HALL. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: DWLR. Pub Dates: OCT. 8, 15, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 ADM 000973
ALAN L. INGBER A/K/A ALAN LEE INGBER, Deceased
AEN WALKER WEBSTER, Attorney
8000 TOWERS CRESCENT DRIVE, SUITE 160, TYSONS, VA 22182
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
MARSHA H. INGBER, whose address(es) is/are 1155 23RD STREET, NW, APT. 7K, WASHINGTON, DC 20037, was/were appointed personal representative(s) of the estate of ALAN L. INGBER A/K/A ALAN LEE INGBER, who died on MAY 19, 2026 WITH a Will, and will serve WITHOUT Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before APR. 8, 2027. 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 APR. 8, 2027, 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 first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of First Publication: OCT. 8, 2026. /s/ MARSHA INGBER. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: DWLR. Pub Dates: OCT. 8, 15, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 ADM 000964
CHARLES EMORY JOHNSON, Deceased
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
NEREKA WILSON & DEARIE JOHNSON, whose address(es) is/are 1435 MONTELLO AVE NE WDC 20002 / 4502 PAYNE DR FORT WASH, MD 20744, was/were appointed personal representative(s) of the estate of CHARLES EMORY JOHNSON, who died on JUN. 11, 2024 WITHOUT a Will, and will serve WITHOUT Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before APR. 8, 2027. 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 APR. 8, 2027, 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 first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of First Publication: OCT. 8, 2026. /s/ NEREKA WILSON; DEARIE JOHNSON. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspapers: DWLR, INFORMER. Pub Dates: OCT. 8, 15, 22, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 ADM 000414
STEPHEN KLEIN, Deceased
VERENA MEISER, Attorney
LEWICKY, O’CONNOR, HUNT & MEISER, LLC, 8110 MAPLE LAWN BLVD, SUITE 160, FULTON, MD 20759
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
ABRAM KLEIN, whose address(es) is/are 20 STEARNS STREET, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138, was/were appointed personal representative(s) of the estate of STEPHEN KLEIN, who died on MAY 28, 2025 WITH a Will, and will serve WITHOUT Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before APR. 8, 2027. 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 APR. 8, 2027, 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 first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of First Publication: OCT. 8, 2026. /s/ ABRAM KLEIN. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspapers: DWLR. Pub Dates: OCT. 8, 15, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 ADM 000986
BERNARD LEVI A.K.A. BERNARD RICHARD LEVI, Deceased
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
ADRIENNE LINDER, whose address(es) is/are 4644 MINNESOTA AVENUE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019, was/were appointed personal representative(s) of the estate of BERNARD RICHARD LEVI A.K.A. BERNARD LEVI, BERNARD LEVI A.K.A. BERNARD RICHARD LEVI who died on JUL. 30, 2018 WITHOUT a Will, and will serve WITHOUT Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before APR. 8, 2027. 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 APR. 8, 2027, 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 first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of First Publication: OCT. 8, 2026. /s/ ADRIENNE LINDER. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspapers: DWLR, THE INFORMER. Pub Dates: OCT. 8, 15, 22, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 ADM 000968
JANET BETH RANKIN, Deceased
GIANNINA LYNN, Attorney
1008 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
DEENA RANKIN, whose address(es) is/are 1198 EDGEMERE DRIVE, ROCHESTER, NY 14612, was/were appointed personal representative(s) of the estate of JANET BETH RANKIN, who died on JUL. 18, 2026 WITHOUT a Will, and will serve WITHOUT Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before APR. 8, 2027. 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 APR. 8, 2027, 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: OCT. 8, 2026. /s/ DEENA RANKIN. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: DWLR. Pub Dates: OCT. 8, 15, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 ADM 000970
MARGO MOORE VALENTINE, Deceased
DONALD MARLAIS, Attorney
411 10TH STREET NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
DELORES MOORE, whose address(es) is/are 611 FERN PLACE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012, was/were appointed personal representative(s) of the estate of MARGO MOORE VALENTINE, who died on JUN. 4, 2026 WITHOUT a Will, and will serve WITHOUT Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before APR. 8, 2027. 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 APR. 8, 2027, 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 first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of First Publication: OCT. 8, 2026. /s/ DELORES MOORE. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspaper: DWLR. Pub Dates: OCT. 8, 15, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2026 ADM 546
JAMES EDWARD WILLIAMS, Deceased
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
J. ANTHONY CONCINO III, ESQ., whose address(es) is/are 5335 WISCONSIN AVENUE, NW, SUITE 400, WASHINGTON, DC 20015, was/were appointed personal representative(s) of the estate of JAMES EDWARD WILLIAMS, who died on JAN. 24, 2026 WITHOUT a Will. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before APR. 8, 2027. 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 APR. 8, 2027, 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: OCT. 8, 2026. /s/ J. ANTHONY CONCINO III. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspapers: DWLR, THE WASHINGTON INFORMER. Pub Dates: OCT. 8, 15, 2026.
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
2025 ADM 000847
SHIRLENE WOOD-WALKER (AKA SHIRLENE WOOD WALKER), Deceased
MAHSA ALAEIAN, Attorney
LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE ELDERLY, 601 E. ST., NW WASHINGTON, DC 20049
Notice of Appointment, Notice to Creditors
And Notice to Unknown Heirs
DAVID WALKER, whose address(es) is/are 2809 31ST PL, NE WASHINGTON, DC 20018, was/were appointed personal representative(s) of the estate of SHIRLENE WOOD-WALKER, who died on FEB. 12, 2023 WITHOUT a Will, and will serve WITHOUT Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before APR. 8, 2027. 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 APR. 8, 2027, 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 first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of First Publication: OCT. 8, 2026. /s/ DAVID WALKER. TRUE TEST COPY /s/ NICOLE STEVENS, Register of Wills. Name of Newspapers: DWLR, WASHINGTON INFORMER. Pub Dates: OCT. 8, 15, 22, 2026.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
CIVIL DIVISION
Civil Action No. 2026-CAB-005388
(Action Involving Real Property)
Calendar #18
Exclusive Home Builders, Inc
Plaintiff
vs.
Gateway Properties, LLC; Equity Trust Company, Equity Trust Company, James J. Fitzgibbons, Esq., Trustee; THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, And All unknown owners of the real property described below, their heirs, devisees, personal representatives, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns or successors in right, title, and interest and any and all persons having or claiming to have any interest, including adverse possession, in the leasehold or the fee simple in the real property and premises situate, lying and being in the District of Columbia described as 2022 Savannah Pl., SE: Square 5892, Lot 0097 and assessed to Gateway Properties, LLC and otherwise known as 2022 Savannah Pl, SE, Washington, D.C.,
Defendants
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
In accordance with D.C. Official Code § 47-1375 (2001 ed.), the object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of the right of redemption in the following real property located in the District of Columbia, and sold by the Mayor of the District of Columbia to the Plaintiff in this action: Square 5892 Lot 0097 which may also be known as 2022 Savannah Pl., SE, Washington DC.
The complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.
Pursuant to the Chief Judge’s Administration Order Number 02-11, it is this 5th day of August, 2026,
ORDERED by the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this Order in the Daily Washington Law Reporter, a newspaper having a general circulation in the District of Columbia, once a week for three (3) successive weeks, notifying all persons interested in the Real Property described above to appear in this Court by the 17th day of February, 2026, and redeem the Real Property by payment of $9,157.52, together with interest from the date the Real Property tax certificate was purchased, court costs, and reasonable attorney’s fees, expenses incurred in the service of process and service of process by publication, reasonable fees for the title search, and all other amounts paid by the Plaintiff in accordance with the provisions of D.C. Official Code §§ 47-1361 and 47-1377 (2001 ed.), and all outstanding municipal lien amounts due and owing on the aforementioned Real Property, or answer the complaint, or, thereafter, a final judgment will be entered foreclosing the right of redemption in the Real Property and vesting in the Plaintiffs a title in fee simple. /s/ Zabrina W. Dempson, Clerk of the Court. Pub Dates: Oct. 9, 16, 23, 2026.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
CIVIL DIVISION
Civil Action No. 2026-CAB-005217
(Action Involving Real Property)
Calendar #18
Capital Lien Group, LLC
Plaintiff
vs.
8505-8507 Main St LLC, a revoked DC LLC; Loan Funder LLC, Series 61178; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc; THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, And All unknown owners of the real property described below, their heirs, devisees, personal representatives, executors, administrators, grantees, assigns or successors in right, title, and interest and any and all persons having or claiming to have any interest, including adverse possession, in the leasehold or the fee simple in the real property and premises situate, lying and being in the District of Columbia described as a false vacant lot on the south side of Channing St NE under improvement known as 3001 Channing St., NE.: Square 4360, Lot 0807 and assessed to 8505-8507 Main St LLC, a revoked DC LLC and otherwise known as Channing St., NE, Washington, D.C.,
Defendants
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
In accordance with D.C. Official Code § 47-1375 (2001 ed.), the object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of the right of redemption in the following real property located in the District of Columbia and sold by the Mayor of the District of Columbia to the Plaintiff in this action: Square 4360 Lot 0807 which may also be known as Channing St., NE, Washington DC.
The complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.
Pursuant to the Chief Judge’s Administration Order Number 02-11, it is this day of 27th day of July, 2026,
ORDERED by the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this Order in the Daily Washington Law Reporter, a newspaper having a general circulation in the District of Columbia, once a week for three (3) successive weeks, notifying all persons interested in the Real Property described above to appear in this Court by the 3rd day of February, 2027, and redeem the Real Property by payment of $547.87, together with interest from the date the Real Property tax certificate was purchased, court costs, and reasonable attorney’s fees, expenses incurred in the service of process and service of process by publication, reasonable fees for the title search, and all other amounts paid by the Plaintiff in accordance with the provisions of D. C. Official Code §§ 47-1361 and 47-1377 (2001 ed.), and all outstanding municipal lien amounts due and owing on the aforementioned Real Property, or answer the complaint, or, thereafter, a final judgment will be entered foreclosing the right of redemption in the Real Property and vesting in the Plaintiff(s) a title in fee simple. /s/ Zabrina W. Dempson, Clerk of the Court. Pub Dates: Oct. 9, 16, 23, 2026.
