Guides for Virginia

Small estate threshold was recently raised from $50,000 to $75,000 for personal property, effective 2025.
A 60-day waiting period after death is required before the affidavit can be filed.
No state estate or inheritance tax.

Probate & Estates
How Probate Works in Virginia
A complete guide to probate in Virginia: Circuit Court process, the $75,000 small estate threshold (2025), elective share rules, and intestate succession.
Funeral Costs
How Much Does a Funeral Cost in Virginia?
Average funeral and cremation costs in Virginia, state regulations, and ways to reduce expenses.
Death Certificates
How to Get Death Certificates in Virginia
How to order certified death certificates in Virginia: costs, processing times, ordering from the Virginia Department of Health or local offices, and eligibility requirements.

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