Virginia § 6.2-613 - Payment of sums in joint account
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 6.2-613 — Payment of sums in joint account, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6.2-613. Payment of sums in joint account
Any sums in a joint account may be paid, on request, to any party without regard to whether any other party is incapacitated or deceased at the time the payment is demanded. Payment may not be made to the personal representative or heirs of a deceased party under the Virginia Small Estate Act (§ 64.2-600 et seq.) unless (i) proof of death is presented to the financial institution showing that the decedent was the last surviving party or (ii) there is no right of survivorship under § 6.2-608.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 6.2-613
What does Code of Virginia § 6.2-613 cover?
Section 6.2-613 ("Payment of sums in joint account") 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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