Persons Presumed Dead

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This is Chapter 23 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Persons Presumed Dead.” It is part of Subtitle V “Provisions Applicable to Probate and Nonprobate Transfers”, which is part of Title 64.2 “Wills, Trusts, and Fiduciaries”. It contains 10 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 10 sections.

§ 64.2-2300	Presumption of death from absence or disappearance; when applicable
§ 64.2-2301	Distribution of fund when presumption of death not applicable
§ 64.2-2302	Appointment of curator when presumption of death not applicable
§ 64.2-2303	Persons presumed dead; authority of clerk
§ 64.2-2304	Petition seeking determination of death; hearing; evidence; notice
§ 64.2-2305	Entry of order that presumption of death is applicable; effect
§ 64.2-2306	Distribution of property; refunding bond
§ 64.2-2307	Revocation of determination of death; effect on previous acts; title of purchasers
§ 64.2-2308	Substitution of presumed decedent in pending actions; reopening of judgments; effect of judgments
§ 64.2-2309	Costs