Partial distribution

§ 20–1904. Partial distributionWhen a person applies to the Probate Court by petition, and satisfies the court that he is in want of subsistence or greatly straitened in circumstances, and that it probably will not require more than one-half of the assets to discharge the debts, the court may direct the executor or administrator to deliver to the petitioner any part of what the court believes will be his distributive share, or any part of a legacy or bequest in money not exceeding one-third part, the petitioner giving bond, with security approved by the court, to the executor or administrator for returning the part so delivered, or an equivalent, with interest, when so directed by the court. The court may determine in a summary way on the petition, after summons against the executor or administrator duly returned “summoned” or “non est”.