Title 64.2. Wills, Trusts, and Fiduciaries. § 64.2-412. Revocation by divorce or annulment; revival upon remarriage; no revocation by other change., Va. Code Ann. § 64.2-412
Summary
A. For the purposes of this section, the terms “revocable,” “settlor,” “trust instrument,” and “trustee” have the same meanings as provided in § 64.2-701.
B. If, after making a will, the testator is divorced from the bond of matrimony or his marriage is annulled, the divorce or annulment revokes any disposition or appointment of property made by the will to the former spouse. Unless the will expressly provides otherwise, any provision conferring a general or special power of appointment on the former spouse or nominating the former spouse as executor, trustee, conservator, or guardian is also revoked.
C. Property prevented from passing to a former spouse because of revocation pursuant to subsection B shall pass as if the former spouse failed to survive the testator. Provisions of a will conferring a power or office on the former spouse shall be interpreted as if the former spouse failed to survive the testator.