# D.C. Code § 19-1908: Representation

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C19_S19-1908

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 19-1908
- **Heading:** Representation
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 19 / Chapter 19 / § 19-1908

## Text

(a) Notice to a person with authority to represent and bind another person under a first-trust instrument or Chapter 13 of this Title has the same effect as notice given directly to the person represented.
(b) Consent of or waiver by a person with authority to represent and bind another person under a first-trust instrument or Chapter 13 of this Title is binding on the person represented unless the person represented objects to the representation before the consent or waiver otherwise would become effective.
(c) A person with authority to represent and bind another person under a first-trust instrument or Chapter 13 of this Title may file an application under § 19-1909 on behalf of the person represented.
(d) A settlor may not represent or bind a beneficiary under this chapter .

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 19-1901 § 19-1901. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C19_S19-1901.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1902 § 19-1902. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C19_S19-1902.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1903 § 19-1903. Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C19_S19-1903.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1904 § 19-1904. Fiduciary duty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C19_S19-1904.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1905 § 19-1905. Application; governing law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C19_S19-1905.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1906 § 19-1906. Reasonable reliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C19_S19-1906.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1907 § 19-1907. Notice; exercise of decanting power.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C19_S19-1907.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1908 § 19-1908. Representation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C19_S19-1908.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1909 § 19-1909. Court involvement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C19_S19-1909.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1910 § 19-1910. Formalities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C19_S19-1910.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1911 § 19-1911. Decanting power under expanded distributive discretion.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C19_S19-1911.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1912 § 19-1912. Decanting power under limited distributive discretion.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C19_S19-1912.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1913 § 19-1913. Trust for beneficiary with disability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C19_S19-1913.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1914 § 19-1914. Protection of charitable interest.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C19_S19-1914.md)

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