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2006 SESSION
064865208Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 64.1-132.2 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 64.1-132.2. Collection of personal property by affidavit.
A. Sixty days after the death of a decedent, any person indebted to the decedent or having possession of tangible personal property or an instrument evidencing a debt, obligation, stock or chose in action belonging to the decedent may make payment of the indebtedness or deliver the tangible personal property or an instrument evidencing a debt, obligation, stock or chose in action to a person claiming to be the successor of the decedent upon being presented an affidavit made by or on behalf of the successor stating that:
1. The value of the entire personal probate estate, wherever
located, does not exceed $15,000 $50,000;
2. At least sixty 60
days have elapsed since the death of the decedent;
3. No application for the appointment of a personal representative is pending or has been granted in any jurisdiction;
4. The will, if any, was duly probated and the list of heirs required by § 64.1-134 was duly filed; and
5 . The claiming successor is entitled to payment or delivery of the property, and the basis upon which such entitlement is claimed.
B. A transfer agent of any security shall change the registered ownership on the books of a corporation from the decedent to the successor upon the presentation of an affidavit as provided in subsection A.