Virginia § 64.2-204 - Afterborn heirs

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 64.2-204 — Afterborn heirs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 64.2-204. Afterborn heirs

Relatives of the decedent conceived before his death but born thereafter, and children resulting from assisted conception born after the decedent's death who are determined to be relatives of the decedent as provided in Chapter 9 (§ 20-156 et seq.) of Title 20, shall inherit as if they had been born during the lifetime of the decedent.

1978, c. 647, § 64.1-8.1; 1994, c. 919; 2012, c. 614.

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What does Code of Virginia § 64.2-204 cover?

Section 64.2-204 ("Afterborn heirs") 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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