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Va. Code Ann. § 64.2-514 (2026)

Duty of every personal representative

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Every personal representative shall administer, well and truly, the whole personal estate of his decedent.

Code 1950, § 64-131; 1968, c. 656, § 64.1-139; 2012, c. 614.

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Cited in 3 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2014–2026 · leading case: Jimenez v. Corr, 288 Va. 395 (2014).
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Jimenez v. Corr, 288 Va. 395 (2014). · cites it 2× “2d 611, 616 (2002); see also Code § 64.2-514 ("Every personal representative shall administer, well and truly, the whole personal estate of his decedent.”
Kathryne Hampshire Foster v. Larry Allen Foster, Jr, No. 1141212 (Va. Ct. App. June 21, 2022). · cites it 2× “Code § 64.2-514 requires every personal administrator of an estate to “administer, well and truly, the whole personal estate of his decedent.”
Stavros P. Galiotos v. Tasos A. Galiotos, No. 2063241 (Va. Ct. App. Apr. 7, 2026). · cites it 2× “14 The circuit court found that Smith’s pleading “was brought in good faith” and “was necessary to resolve issues for the administration of the Estate.” Because Smith brought her pleading before the court as the administrator of the Estate, these findings specifically relate to…”
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