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The term probate in Virginia refers to the legal process that occurs after a person dies, regardless of whether they died with a valid will or without one. While property is distributed according to a will when a decedent dies with a valid will, state probate laws will dictate how assets are distributed if a person dies without one.
Not every estate necessarily has to be subject to the probate process. Probate will not be necessary, for example, when an estate is worth less than $50,000.
Even when an estate exceeds this $50,000 amount, the estate may still be able to bypass probate when:
A court will typically appoint a personal representative for the estate, and the personal representative is obliged to pay all taxes and creditors of the estate. The personal representative will be responsible for distributing the remaining assets after all of these debts have been paid.
Lewis Combs can assist you with such estate planning concerns as:
Lewis Combs knows how complicated probate and estate planning issues can be for most people, which is why he works tirelessly to help individuals get the help they need. You can have our lawyer review your case and help you understand all of your legal options when you call (434) 329-7308 or
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