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VA HB100

Bill

Status

Enrolled

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jason Ballard

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Office of the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia to prepare a standardized form for the small asset affidavit used to transfer a decedent's property without full probate
  • Applies to estates where the total personal probate property value does not exceed $75,000 and at least 60 days have elapsed since death
  • Allows designated successors to claim small assets by affidavit when no personal representative has been appointed, provided the affidavit includes required information about all known successors
  • Designated successors receiving assets have a fiduciary duty to safeguard and promptly distribute the property to entitled successors according to Virginia law

Legislative Description

Payment or delivery of small asset by affidavit; Office of the Executive Secretary to prepare form.

Last Action

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Courts of Justice2/11/2026
Courts of Justice: Civil1/26/2026
Courts of Justice1/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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