Vermont § 904 - Nonresident executor or administrator
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 904 — Nonresident executor or administrator, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 904. Nonresident executor or administrator
- (a) In all cases where the principal administration is in this State, the Probate Division
of the Superior Court shall appoint an executor or administrator who is not domiciled
in this State only at the discretion of the court. (b) Any nonresident estate fiduciary shall forthwith designate in writing a resident of
this State who accepts appointment as the resident agent of the nonresident estate
fiduciary and agrees to accept service of legal process and other communications on
behalf of the executor or administrator. The appointment and acceptance shall be filed
with the court. Service of legal process against the nonresident executor or administrator
may be accomplished by serving the resident agent. (Amended 1959, No. 262, § 30, eff. June 11, 1959; 1985, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 36; 2009, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 238a, eff. Feb. 1, 2011; 2017, No. 195 (Adj. Sess.), § 5.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 904
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 904 cover?
Section 904 ("Nonresident executor or administrator") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 904?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 904 apply to my situation?
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