Uniform Simultaneous Death Act
This is Chapter 22 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Uniform Simultaneous Death Act.” It is part of Title 64.2, titled “Wills, Trusts, And Fiduciaries.” It is part of Subtitle V, titled “Provisions Applicable To Probate And Nonprobate Transfers..” It’s comprised of the following 9 sections.
- § 64.2-2200
- Definitions
- § 64.2-2201
- Requirement of survival by 120 hours for statutory rights
- § 64.2-2202
- Requirement of survival by 120 hours under donative dispositions in governing instruments
- § 64.2-2203
- Co-owners with right of survivorship; requirement of survival by 120 hours
- § 64.2-2204
- Evidence of death or status
- § 64.2-2205
- Exceptions
- § 64.2-2206
- Protection of payors, bona fide purchasers, and other third parties; personal liability of recipient
- § 64.2-2207
- Uniformity of application and construction
- § 64.2-2208
- Effective date