Discovery of additional property

§ 20–2106. Discovery of additional propertyThe discovery of additional property of the decedent, after the filing of a petition in either case provided for by this chapter, shall be reported by the petitioner to the Probate Court as soon as discovered by him. The existence of the additional property does not invalidate any proceedings under this chapter except when the additional property is discovered before the entry of the final order provided for, and either (1) is real estate, or (2) increases the total value of the estate to more than $500. In either case a final order may not be entered under t his chapter, and the court-shall require regular administration. When additional personal property is discovered after entry of the final order, which does not increase the value of the total estate to more 79 Stat. 733than $500, the additional property may be distributed pursuant to a new petition. In all other cases the additional property may not be distributed under this chapter.