Virginia § 64.2-416 Devises, bequests, and distributions that fail; how to pass

Virginia Statutes

§ 64.2-416 — Devises, bequests, and distributions that fail; how to pass

Virginia § 64.2-416

JurisdictionVirginia

Title 64.2Wills, Trusts, and Fiduciaries

Subtitle IIWills and Decedents' Estates

Ch. 4Wills

Art. 3CONSTRUCTION AND EFFECT

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Va. Code Ann. § 64.2-416 (2026).

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A.For the purposes of this section, the terms "revocable," "settlor," "trust instrument," and "trustee" have the same meanings as provided in § 64.2-701.

B.Unless a contrary intention appears in the will or trust instrument, and except as provided in § 64.2-418:

1.If a devise, bequest, or distribution other than a residuary devise, bequest, or distribution fails for any reason, it shall become a part of the residue; and

2.If the residue is devised, bequeathed, or otherwise required to be distributed to two or more persons and the share of one fails for any reason, such share shall pass to the other residuary devisees, legatees, or beneficiaries in proportion to their interests in the residue.

C.Notwithstanding the provisions of §§ 64.2-2604 and 64.2-2605 and unless a contrary inte

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A. For the purposes of this section, the terms "revocable," "settlor," "trust instrument," and "trustee" have the same meanings as provided in § 64.2-701.

B. Unless a contrary intention appears in the will or trust instrument, and except as provided in § 64.2-418:

1. If a devise, bequest, or distribution other than a residuary devise, bequest, or distribution fails for any reason, it shall become a part of the residue; and

2. If the residue is devised, bequeathed, or otherwise required to be distributed to two or more persons and the share of one fails for any reason, such share shall pass to the other residuary devisees, legatees, or beneficiaries in proportion to their interests in the residue.

C. Notwithstanding the provisions of §§ 64.2-2604 and 64.2-2605 and unless a contrary intention appears in the will, if a testator makes a bequest, not exceeding the value of $100, to a legatee and such legatee refuses to take possession of such bequest, then the bequest shall fail and becomes a part of the residue of the testator's estate.

D. Subsection B applies to trusts and trust provisions only to the extent the trust instrument or provision is revocable immediately before the settlor's death on or after July 1, 2018, and the devise, bequest, or distribution occurs by reason of the settlor's death.