When the value of an estate exceeds $15,000, a return shall be made and filed with the clerk of court at the time the will is offered for probate or the grant of administration is sought in such court. Such return shall state, to the best of the knowledge and belief of the persons submitting the will for probate or requesting the grant of administration, (i) the value of the decedent's real estate as set forth in § 58.1-1713 based on the actual value, if known, or if actual value is not known, the appraised value of such property for local real estate tax purposes, and (ii) the estimated value of the decedent's personal property as of the date of the decedent's death. Such return shall be subject to the provisions of § 58.1-11, and the information set forth therein shall be entitled to the privilege accorded by § 58.1-3. For the purpose of § 58.1-3, the information set forth in such return shall not be deemed to be required by law to be entered on any public assessment roll or book.
Code 1950, § 58-66.1; 1974, c. 593; 1976, c. 439; 1984, c. 675; 1989, c. 387; 1998, c. 117; 2003, c. 195.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 17 - Miscellaneous Taxes
§ 58.1-1704. Tax segregated for state taxation
§ 58.1-1705. Disposition of proceeds
§ 58.1-1710. Disposition of proceeds
§ 58.1-1712. Levy; rate of tax
§ 58.1-1713. Value of the estate; time of valuation
§ 58.1-1715. Payment of tax prerequisite to qualification
§ 58.1-1716. Estates committed to court-appointed administrator
§ 58.1-1717.1. Tax in lieu of probate tax
§ 58.1-1718. City or county probate tax
§ 58.1-1718.01. Exemption for victims of the Virginia Beach mass shooting
§ 58.1-1726. When no tax on a seal to be charged
§ 58.1-1727. Taxes on suits or writ taxes generally
§ 58.1-1729. Payment prerequisite to issue of writ, etc.; effect of failure to collect
§ 58.1-1730. Tax for enhanced 911 service; definitions
§ 58.1-1731. Fee for digital media purchase or rental
§ 58.1-1733. Disposition of proceeds
§ 58.1-1738. Administration of the tax
§ 58.1-1739. Forwarding of tax information to law-enforcement officials
§ 58.1-1740. Credits against tax
§ 58.1-1741. Disposition of revenues
§ 58.1-1745. Disposable plastic bag tax