Virginia · Estate & Probate
The Virginia Probate Law Guide
Understanding Virginia's Unique Probate Process, Key Deadlines, and the Roles of the Executor, Clerk, and Commissioner of Accounts.
2026-2027 Edition · Cited to Virginia law · Plain language
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How Virginia probate works, from qualification to closing
The Circuit Court Clerk, the Commissioner of Accounts, notice of probate, inventories and accountings, the probate tax, and small estates, explained in plain language.
ABOUT THIS BOOK
Someone you love has died in Virginia, and the estate has to be settled. Virginia has not adopted the Uniform Probate Code, and its process has features that surprise people who have seen probate elsewhere.
The Virginia Probate Law Guide explains estate administration under Title 64.2 of the Code of Virginia. It covers qualification of an executor or administrator before the Circuit Court Clerk, letters testamentary and letters of administration, and the oversight of the Commissioner of Accounts.
The guide covers:
• Notice of probate (Forms CC-1616 and CC-1617) and its 30-day deadline
• The inventory (Form CC-1670) and accountings (Form CC-1680)
• The probate tax of 10 cents per $100, with estates of $15,000 or less exempt
• The small estate affidavit for personal probate estates of $75,000 or less
• The statement in lieu of settlement (Form CC-1681) and closing the estate
Each topic is explained from two perspectives: the executor or administrator and the heir or beneficiary. Real-world questions and answers on creditors, timelines, bonds, the elective share, and intestacy, plus checklists and a glossary, round out the guide.
This guide is for families and personal representatives settling an estate and for heirs who want to understand their rights. Legal information, not legal advice.
WHAT’S INSIDE
- The Foundation: Virginia's Probate System
- Who's Who in Virginia Probate
- What Property is Subject to Probate?
- The Small Estate Exception: Bypassing Full Probate
- Exceptions and Simplified Procedures
- Rights of an Heir or Beneficiary
- Step-by-step procedures from each side, with deadlines at a glance
- 24 real-world questions and answers
- Statute index, key court decisions and official forms
- Toolkit: checklists, comparison tables, glossary and common mistakes to avoid
WHY READERS TRUST THIS GUIDE
Plain language. Cited to the statute. Dated so you know it is current.
Every rule is cited to Virginia law so you can verify it.
Cited, so you can check it
Every rule names the section of Virginia law it comes from, so you can read the source yourself.
Plain language, no filler
Written to be read start to finish by someone with no legal training, with worked examples.
Dated and updated
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QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BUY
Virginia probate process: what to know before you order.
Straight answers about what the guide is, what it covers and how it reaches you.
What is the small estate limit in Virginia?
The small estate affidavit is available when the personal probate estate is $75,000 or less and at least 60 days have passed since death. The guide explains the other conditions.
What does a Commissioner of Accounts do?
The Commissioner is a court-appointed attorney who reviews the personal representative's inventory and accountings. The guide explains the filings and deadlines involved.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is legal information in plain language, cited to the law, so you understand your options and know what to ask. Reading it creates no attorney-client relationship.
Is it written for Virginia?
Yes. This guide is written for Virginia law and cites the Virginia statutes and rules it relies on. If your case is in another state, choose that state's edition.
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