Virginia § 6.2-605 - Applicability
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 6.2-605 — Applicability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6.2-605. Applicability
A. The provisions of §§ 6.2-606, 6.2-607, and 6.2-608 concerning beneficial ownership as between parties, or as between parties and P.O.D. payees or beneficiaries of multiple-party accounts, are relevant only to controversies between these persons and their creditors and other successors, and have no bearing on the power of withdrawal of these persons as determined by the terms of account contracts.
B. The provisions of §§ 6.2-612 through 6.2-617 govern the liability of financial institutions that make payments pursuant thereto, and their set-off rights, but shall have no effect on the beneficial ownership of or the power of withdrawal from the accounts between the parties or P.O.D. payees or beneficiaries of multiple-party accounts and shall have no effect on the fiduciary duties or obligations of fiduciaries under the governing instrument of multiple-fiduciary accounts.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 6.2-605
What does Code of Virginia § 6.2-605 cover?
Section 6.2-605 ("Applicability") 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.
How do I cite Virginia § 6.2-605?
A common citation format is "Code of Virginia § 6.2-605" (Virginia). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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How does Virginia § 6.2-605 apply to my situation?
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