Virginia § 64.2-714 - Representation; basic effect
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 64.2-714 — Representation; basic effect, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 64.2-714. Representation; basic effect
A. Notice to a person who may represent and bind another person under this chapter has the same effect as if notice were given directly to the other person.
B. The consent of a person who may represent and bind another person under this chapter is binding on the person represented unless the person represented objects to the representation by notifying the trustee or the representative before the consent would otherwise have become effective.
C. Except as otherwise provided in §§ 64.2-729 and 64.2-751, a person who under this chapter may represent a settlor who lacks capacity may receive notice and give a binding consent on the settlor's behalf.
D. A settlor may not represent and bind a beneficiary under this chapter with respect to the termination or modification of a trust under § 64.2-729.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 64.2-714
What does Code of Virginia § 64.2-714 cover?
Section 64.2-714 ("Representation; basic effect") 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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