Virginia § 64.2-1035 - Governing law
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 64.2-1035 — Governing law, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 64.2-1035. Governing law
Except as otherwise provided in the terms of a trust or this chapter, this chapter applies when the Commonwealth is the principal place of administration of a trust or estate or the situs of property that is not held in a trust or estate and is subject to a life estate or other term interest described in subdivision 2 of § 64.2-1034. By accepting the trusteeship of a trust having its principal place of administration in the Commonwealth or by moving the principal place of administration of a trust to the Commonwealth, the trustee submits to the application of this chapter to any matter within the scope of this chapter involving the trust.
2022, c. 354.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 64.2-1035
What does Code of Virginia § 64.2-1035 cover?
Section 64.2-1035 ("Governing law") 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 § 64.2-1035?
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