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Criminal Law331
Arrests, DWI, drug and assault charges
Family Law245
Divorce, custody, child and spousal support
Personal Injury402
Car, truck and work accidents, malpractice
Estate Law376
Wills, trusts, probate, elder law
Bankruptcy342
Chapter 7, Chapter 13, debt relief
Immigration96
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Business Law222
Starting a company, contracts, disputes
Employment Law200
Firing, discrimination, unpaid wages
Real Estate Law233
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Intellectual Property143
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Tax Law40
IRS problems, audits, tax debt
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All Estate LawProbate 48Wills & Trusts 72Elder Law 34Guardianship 43

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A probate lawyer guides executors and families through settling an estate — filing the will, notifying creditors, valuing and distributing property, and resolving disputes.

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  • Do I need a will, a trust, or both?
  • What will a complete plan cost?
  • How do you handle probate in Virginia?
  • How often should I update my plan?
  • Who keeps the original documents?
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Burcher, E Andrew

·Alexandria, VA·Attorneys
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Florance Gordon & Brown

·Richmond, VA·Attorneys
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Poole Brooke Plumlee PC

·Virginia Beach, VA·Attorneys

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Flora Pettit PC

·Harrisonburg, VA·Attorneys

Flora Pettit PC in Harrisonburg, VA.

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Obenshain Lenhart

·Charlottesville, VA·Attorneys
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DeGioia Law, PLLC

·Fairfax, VA·Attorneys

Description: DeGioia Law, PLLC, based in Fairfax, VA, serves clients in VA, MD, and D.C. Led by attorney Matthew DeGioia, our firm specializes in disability benefits, employment

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Virginia Estate Law guides

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Plain-English guides to the law. General information, not legal advice.

Asset Protection Planning in Virginia
Virginia asset protection involves layering — exemption planning, business entities, retirement accounts, and (for some) Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (DAPTs) in DAPT-friendly states.
Blended Family Estate Planning in Virginia
Virginia blended families need careful estate planning to avoid disinheriting biological children when surviving spouse remarries — QTIP trusts, life insurance, and specific structures address the conflict.
Business Succession Planning in Virginia
Virginia business succession requires coordinated estate + business planning — buy-sell agreements, life insurance funding, key-person insurance, and gradual transition plans. Without it, families lose businesses to taxes, disputes, or chaos.
Charitable Trusts in Virginia
Virginia charitable trusts combine philanthropy with tax planning. Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs) and Charitable Lead Trusts (CLTs) provide income / estate / gift tax benefits.
Digital-Asset Estate Planning in Virginia
Virginia digital-asset planning is governed by RUFADAA (adopted in 48 states) — fiduciaries can access digital accounts only if user explicitly consented. Without planning, families lose access to email, photos, crypto, and online accounts.
Spouse's Elective Share in Virginia
Virginia elective share: 1/3 (with children) or 1/2 (no children) — modified UPC.
Estate-Tax Planning in Virginia
Virginia estates may face federal estate tax (40% above ~$13.99M / individual in 2025) plus state estate or inheritance tax — most estates use lifetime gifting + trusts to minimize tax.
Guardianship and Conservatorship in Virginia
Virginia guardianship cases — for minors, incapacitated adults, or both — are heard in Circuit Court. Process requires petition, evaluation, hearing, ongoing reporting.
Healthcare Directives in Virginia
Virginia healthcare directives: Advance Medical Directive (Living Will + Healthcare POA combined).
Heirs' Property in Virginia
Virginia heirs' property — land passed without a will or proper estate planning, owned by multiple heirs as tenants-in-common — has caused significant land loss in Black + low-income families. UPHPA partition reform helps.
Intestate Succession in Virginia: What Happens If You Die Without a Will
If you die in Virginia without a will, the state's intestate succession law decides who gets what — not you. Spouse takes the entire estate if all kids are joint.
Living Trusts in Virginia
A revocable living trust avoids probate, maintains privacy, and lets you control how your assets pass at death. Estates over $50K personal property typically benefit most.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does every estate go through probate?

Not always — property in trusts, joint accounts and accounts with beneficiaries can pass outside probate.

How long does probate take in Virginia?

Simple estates may take months; complex or contested ones can take a year or more.

Do I need an estate lawyer to write a will?

Not legally, but mistakes in do-it-yourself wills are common and can leave a family in probate disputes. A lawyer makes sure it's valid under your state's law.

What is probate?

The court process that settles a person's estate — confirming the will, paying debts and distributing property. A lawyer can often make it faster and cheaper.

How much does estate planning cost in Virginia?

Simple wills are often a flat fee; trusts and full plans cost more. Ask for a written quote for the documents you need.

How many probate lawyers are listed in Virginia?

There are currently 48 probate lawyers listed in Virginia on CGMIMM.