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3706 Graythorne Drive, Midlothian, VA 23112
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NOVA Estate Planning, PLLC has experience helping clients with their Probate needs in Hanover, Virginia.
3810 Old Courthouse Tavern Lane, Suite 3, Powhatan, VA 23139
In Hanover, Virginia area, Hodge Law Firm, PLC can help clients with their Probate needs.
2736 Holly Ridge Lane, Williamsburg, VA 23285
1324 Sycamore Square, Suite 202 C, Midlothian, VA 23113
5030 Sadler Place, Suite 205, Glen Allen, VA 23060
8041 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23225
2016 John Rolfe Parkway, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23238
7516 Right Flank Rd, Suite 210, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
1021 E. Cary Street, Suite 1700, Richmond, VA 23219
301 Concourse Blvd., Suite 120, West Shore III Bldg, Glen Allen, VA 23059
1700 Bayberry Court, Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23226
14321 Winter Breeze Dr, Suite 50, Midlothian, VA 23113
15871 City View Drive, Suite 220, Midlothian, VA 23113
3463 W. Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23221
919 East Main Street, Suite 1300, Richmond, VA 23219
1021 E Cary Street, Suite 1420, Richmond, VA 23219
1807 Libbie Avenue, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23226
8001 Franklin Farms Dr, Suite 125, Richmond, VA 23229
PO Box 310, Hanover, VA 23069
906 N. Parham Road, Suite 102, Richmond, VA 23229
1001 Haxall Point, Richmond, VA 23219
2308 West Main Street, Richmond, VA 23220
901 E Byrd St, Suite 1300, Richmond, VA 23219
4121 Cox Rd, Suite 107, Glen Allen, VA 23060
4870 Sadler Road, Suite 301, Glen Allen, VA 23060
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What Is Probate?
Probate is the process through which assets from a deceased person’s estate are transferred to beneficiaries, such as spouses, children, and other loved ones. In plain terms, reading a person’s will and distributing the items contained in it is part of the probate process. In some states, probate courts also handle matters related to guardianships and conservatorships of children or disabled adults.
What Happens if You Don’t Do Probate?
Without an estate plan in place, the probate process will often still go forward, but it can get messier. Someone who dies without a will in place will often have their assets given to any survivors, even if that would have gone against their wishes. Court battles can unfold among relatives who feel like they deserve more.
How Long Does Probate Take?
In a simple case where there are no disputes, and the deceased had a strong plan in place, the probate process of distributing assets and paying off debts may only take a few months to complete. If someone challenges the will or any other part of the estate distribution, it can take much longer.
How Can You Avoid Probate?
If you want your beneficiaries to avoid the hassle of probate, you have several options. You can make sure to name beneficiaries of bank accounts, retirement accounts, and life insurance policies. You could also move your assets to a living trust, which will allow you to access them while you are still alive but will automatically pass to your beneficiaries upon your death.