Notice of distribution

§ 20–1314. Notice of distributionWhen an executor or administrator is to make payment or distribution among the creditors of his decedent, he may give notice three successive weeks previously in a convenient newspaper of the time and place for making it. If a creditor does not attend in person or by agent or attorney to receive the amount or proportionable part of his claim, all interest on the claim or proportionable part ceases from that time. The executor or administrator shall at any time thereafter, on demand, pay the claims, or a proportionable part, to the party, his agent, or duly authorized attorney. When the executor or administrator proceeds to make an additional payment or dividend he may advertise as provided by this section, and interest ceases as also provided by this section. If, at the time for the making of an additional dividend, a just claim, established as directed by this chapter, is exhibited, the creditor is entitled to such sum as will place him on an equal footing with those who have already received a dividend.