Upon the death, resignation, or removal of the sole surviving executor under any last will, administration of the estate of the testator not already administered may be granted, with the will annexed, to any person the court deems appropriate.

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Terms Used In Virginia Code 64.2-513

  • Executor: A male person named in a will to carry out the decedent
  • Person: includes any individual, corporation, partnership, association, cooperative, limited liability company, trust, joint venture, government, political subdivision, or any other legal or commercial entity and any successor, representative, agent, agency, or instrumentality thereof. See Virginia Code 1-230
  • Testator: A male person who leaves a will at death.

Code 1950, § 64-129; 1968, c. 656, § 64.1-137; 2012, c. 614.