Virginia § 64.2-779.3 - Application; governing law
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 64.2-779.3 — Application; governing law, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 64.2-779.3. Application; governing law
This article applies to a trust created before, on, or after July 1, 2017, that:
1. Has its principal place of administration in the Commonwealth, including a trust whose principal place of administration has been changed to the Commonwealth; or
2. Provides by its trust instrument that it is governed by the law of the Commonwealth or is governed by the law of the Commonwealth for the purpose of:
a. Administration, including administration of a trust whose governing law for purposes of administration has been changed to the law of the Commonwealth;
b. Construction of terms of the trust; or
c. Determining the meaning or effect of terms of the trust.
2017, c. 592.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 64.2-779.3
What does Code of Virginia § 64.2-779.3 cover?
Section 64.2-779.3 ("Application; 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.
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