Who Can Serve as the Personal Representative in Virginia?
In Virginia, the personal representative, also known as an executor or administrator, can be an individual named in the will or appointed by the court
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Must all estates go through probate in Virginia?
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What is probate, and how does it impact estate planning?
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Understanding Intestate Succession in Virginia
Caroline, a lifelong Richmond resident, recently faced a difficult and unexpected situation. When her beloved uncle, David, passed away suddenly, he left no will. As
What Does It Mean to be an Executor of Estate in Richmond, Virginia?
When AJ agreed to be the executor (also known as the personal representative) in his widowed father’s estate, he’d been busy raising a young family,
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What Is the Role of an Executor of an Estate in Virginia?
You may be unsure of your responsibilities if you have been named as the personal representative (executor) in someone’s last will and testament (will). Many
