Virginia Estate Planning

Making a Will in Virginia

A will can help you protect your family and your property in Virginia.

Make a Living Trust in Virginia

Learn how to make a living trust in Virginia.

Intestate Succession in Virginia

If you die without a will in Virginia, your assets will go to your closest relatives under state intestate succession laws

Virginia Restrictions on Who Can Serve as Executor

Learn the rules about who can be your executor in Virginia.  

ABLE Accounts in Virginia: A Savings Plan for People With Disabilities

Virginia's ABLE account allows individuals with disabilities to save money without jeopardizing their public benefits.

Virginia Power of Attorney Laws

A durable POA allows someone to to help you with your financial matters if you ever become incapacitated—here's how to make one in Virginia.

Virginia Probate: An Overview

Probate is a court-supervised legal process that may be required after someone dies.

Avoiding Probate in Virginia

Probate court proceedings can be long, costly, and confusing. Learn how Virginia families can save time, money, and hassle

Probate Shortcuts in Virginia

Virginia offers a probate shortcut for "small estates." This makes it easier for survivors to transfer property left by a person who has died.

Death With Dignity in Virginia

Virginia is considering a death with dignity bill that would allow terminally ill patients to request life-ending medication.

Burial & Cremation Laws in Virginia

Everything you need to know about burial and cremation in Virginia.

Virginia Home Funeral Laws

Learn the rules that govern home funerals in Virginia.