WILLS AND DECEDENTS’ ESTATES 
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(P) Passed (F) Failed (V) Vetoed (I) Incorporated into other legislation(C) Carried over to 2005 Session
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Death by Wrongful Act; beneficiaries in actions where decedent died testate. Amending § 8.01-53. (Patron-
Barlow, 
HB 958 (
C))
 
 
 
Estate tax; exemptions for closely held businesses or property used for agricultural purposes. Amending § 58.1-902. (Patron-
Deeds, 
SB 378 (
I) See 
SB635)
 
 
 
Estates; damages resulting from legal malpractice concerning irrevocable trusts. Amending § 64.1-145. (Patron-
Armstrong, 
HB 1063 (Chapter 
368))
 
 
Insurance claims; settlement of estate of insured. Amending § 38.2-510. (Patron-
Pollard, 
HB 1417 (
C))
 
 
Intestate estate; administrator qualification. Amending § 64.1-118. (Patron-
Pollard, 
HB 339 (
F))
 
 
Retirement System; benefit payment to successor of decedent by affidavit. Amending § 51.1-164. (Patron-
Tata, 
HB 201 (Chapter 
81))
 
 
School Assistance Foundation; created, income tax credit for contributions, abolishes estate tax. Adding §§ 2.2-2720, 2.2-2721, 2.2-2722 and 58.1-339.11; repealing §§ 58.1-900 through 58.1-938. (Patron-
Marshall, R.G., 
HB 1280 (
F))