Virginia Code Title 64.2. Wills, Trusts, and Fiduciaries § 64.2-416. Devises, bequests, and distributions that fail; how to pass

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. Unless a contrary intention appears in the will or trust instrument, and except as provided in § 64.2-418:

C. Notwithstanding the provisions of §§ 64.2-2604 and 64.2-2605 and unless a contrary intention appears in the will, if a testator makes a bequest, not exceeding the value of $100, to a legatee and such legatee refuses to take possession of such bequest, then the bequest shall fail and becomes a part of the residue of the testator's estate.

D. Subsection B applies to trusts and trust provisions only to the extent the trust instrument or provision is revocable immediately before the settlor's death on or after July 1, 2018, and the devise, bequest, or distribution occurs by reason of the settlor's death.