An administrator of an intestate estate shall give bond and take an oath that the decedent has left no will, so far as he knows, and that he will faithfully perform the duties of his office to the best of his judgment. Such oath may be taken on behalf of a corporation by its president, a vice-president, secretary, treasurer, or trust officer.

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Terms Used In Virginia Code 64.2-503

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Intestate: Dying without leaving a will.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Oath: includes affirmation. See Virginia Code 1-228

Code 1950, § 64-115; 1968, c. 656, § 64.1-119; 2012, c. 614.

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