Virginia § 64.2-618 - Nontestamentary transfer on death
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 64.2-618 — Nontestamentary transfer on death, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 64.2-618. Nontestamentary transfer on death
A transfer on death resulting from a registration in beneficiary form is effective by reason of the contract regarding the registration between the owner and the registering entity and this article, and is not testamentary.
This article does not limit the rights of creditors of security owners against beneficiaries and other transferees under other laws of the Commonwealth.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 64.2-618
What does Code of Virginia § 64.2-618 cover?
Section 64.2-618 ("Nontestamentary transfer on death") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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