# D.C. Code § 19-1301.09: Methods and waiver of notice

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C13_S19-1301.09

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 19-1301.09
- **Heading:** Methods and waiver of notice
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 19 / Chapter 13 / § 19-1301.09

## Text

(a) Notice to a person under this chapter or the sending of a document to a person under this chapter must be accomplished in a manner reasonably suitable under the circumstances and likely to result in receipt of the notice or document. Permissible methods of notice or for sending a document include first-class mail, personal delivery, delivery to the person’s last known place of residence or place of business, or a properly directed electronic message.
(b) Notice otherwise required under this chapter or a document otherwise required to be sent under this chapter need not be provided to a person whose identity or location is unknown to and not reasonably ascertainable by the trustee.
(c) Notice under this chapter or the sending of a document under this chapter may be waived by the person to be notified or sent the document.
(d) Notice of a judicial proceeding must be given as provided in the applicable rules of civil procedure.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 19-1301.01 § 19-1301.01. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C13_S19-1301.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1301.02 § 19-1301.02. Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C13_S19-1301.02.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1301.03 § 19-1301.03. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C13_S19-1301.03.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1301.04 § 19-1301.04. Knowledge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C13_S19-1301.04.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1301.05 § 19-1301.05. Default and mandatory rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C13_S19-1301.05.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1301.06 § 19-1301.06. Common law of trusts; principles of equity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C13_S19-1301.06.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1301.07 § 19-1301.07. Governing law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C13_S19-1301.07.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1301.08 § 19-1301.08. Principal place of administration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C13_S19-1301.08.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1301.09 § 19-1301.09. Methods and waiver of notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C13_S19-1301.09.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1301.10 § 19-1301.10. Others treated as qualified beneficiaries.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C13_S19-1301.10.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1301.11 § 19-1301.11. Nonjudicial settlement agreements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C13_S19-1301.11.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1301.12 § 19-1301.12. Insurable interest of trustee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C13_S19-1301.12.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1302.01 § 19-1302.01. Role of court in administration of trust.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C13_S19-1302.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1302.02 § 19-1302.02. Jurisdiction over trustee and beneficiary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C13_S19-1302.02.md)

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