{"data":{"id":"us-va/va.-code-64.2-718","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"Va. Code § 64.2-718","heading":"Appointment of representative","body":"A. If the court determines that an interest is not represented under this chapter, or that the otherwise available representation might be inadequate, the court may appoint a representative to receive notice, give consent, and otherwise represent, bind, and act on behalf of a minor, incapacitated, or unborn individual, or a person whose identity or location is unknown. A representative may be appointed to represent several persons or interests.B. A representative may act on behalf of the individual represented with respect to any matter arising under this chapter, whether or not a judicial proceeding concerning the trust is pending.C. In making decisions, a representative may consider general benefit accruing to the living members of the individual's family.2005, c. 935, § 55-543.05; 2012, c. 614.","path":["Title 64.2. WILLS, TRUSTS, AND FIDUCIARIES","Subtitle III. TRUSTS","Chapter 7. UNIFORM TRUST CODE","Article 3. REPRESENTATION"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/64.2-718/","current_through":"9/4/2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T15:18:14Z","sha256":"b9759c1cdf6e1697bb5e32b5500514997d05334473b5a0ac61007b25f12d17c8","source_id":"us-va","stale":true,"prev":"us-va/va.-code-64.2-717","next":"us-va/va.-code-64.2-719"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}