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Virginia Estate Planning Laws
An individual’s personal belongings, real estate holdings, and other possessions make up that person’s estate.
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This estate is inherited by relatives, friends, and other entities when that person dies, usually according to the instructions left in a will. In the absence of a will, probate court decides how the estate is handled. Since death is a certainty, planning your estate early can ensure that it is handled according to your wishes. Click on a link below to learn more about Virginia estate planning laws, including estate taxes; living wills; the probate process in state court, and durable powers of attorney.
Learn About Virginia Estate Planning Laws
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Virginia Durable Power of Attorney Laws
Specifics of Virginia’s laws regulating the durable power of attorney, a legal process by which certain decisions about a person’s health and medical care may be made by another person.
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Virginia Wills Laws
Helpful summary of Virginia laws related to living wills, including the legal requirements for a living will; the validity of such a will in other states; and more.
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Virginia Living Wills Laws
Helpful summary of Virginia laws related to living wills, including the legal requirements for a living will; the validity of such a will in other states; and more.
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Virginia Probate Laws
Requirements for going through probate in the Old Dominion, including types of estates; duties of a personal representative; and links to related articles and more resources.
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