As an executor in Virginia, it’s your responsibility to manage the estate, pay debts and distribute assets to the estate’s beneficiaries as outlined in the will or intestate succession laws if there’s no will. It sounds pretty straightforward on paper, but in reality, probate can be complex. Even well-intentioned executors can make mistakes that can […]

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While it is important to write a will and draft other estate planning documents, it is also crucial to remember to update these documents at certain times. Failing to do so may mean that they are significantly outdated. If someone writes a will when they are 40 years old and does not pass away until […]

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