77089054.1-2109Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org2016Professions And OccupationsProfessions And Occupations Regulated By The Department Of Professional And Occupational Regulation And Boards Within The DepartmentReal Estate Brokers, Sales Persons And Rental Location AgentsRegulation Of Real Estate Brokers, Salespersons And Rental Location AgentsDeath or disability of a broker1984, c. 283, § 54-731.3; 1988, c. 765; 2014, cc. 24, 705.http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/54.1-2109//54.1-2109/54.1/II/21/1/54.1-2109Upon the death or disability of a licensed real estate broker who was engaged in a proprietorship or who was the only licensed broker in a corporation or partnership, the Real Estate Board shall grant approval to carry on the business of the deceased or disabled broker for 180 days following the death or disability of the broker solely for the purpose of concluding the business of the deceased or disabled broker in the following order:section1 If there is no personal representative qualified pursuant to subdivision 1, then an agent designated under a power of attorney of the disabled or deceased broker, which designation expressly references this section.section222 If there is no executor nominated pursuant to subdivision 3, then an adult family member of the disabled or deceased broker.section442 If there is no adult family member nominated pursuant to subdivision 4, then an employee of the disabled or deceased broker.section552In the event none of the foregoing is available or suitable, the Board may appoint any other suitable person to terminate the business within 180 days.section1