Virginia § 64.2-779.1 - Scope
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 64.2-779.1 — Scope, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 64.2-779.1. Scope
A. Except as otherwise provided in subsections B and C, this article applies to an express trust that is irrevocable or revocable by the settlor only with the consent of the trustee or a person holding an adverse interest.
B. This article does not apply to a trust held solely for charitable purposes.
C. Subject to § 64.2-779.12, a trust instrument may restrict or prohibit exercise of the decanting power.
D. This article does not limit the power of a trustee, powerholder, or other person to distribute or appoint property in further trust or to modify a trust under the trust instrument, a law of the Commonwealth other than this article, common law, a court order, or a nonjudicial settlement agreement.
E. This article does not affect the ability of a settlor to provide in a trust instrument for the distribution of the trust property or appointment in further trust of the trust property or for modification of the trust instrument.
2017, c. 592.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 64.2-779.1
What does Code of Virginia § 64.2-779.1 cover?
Section 64.2-779.1 ("Scope") 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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