This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
The Fairfax Circuit Court serves the residents of Fairfax County and Fairfax City. The Fairfax Circuit Court (19th Judicial Circuit) is the trial court of general jurisdiction and is the largest trial court in Virginia, composed of fifteen full-time trial judges.
The will should be probated in the circuit court in the county or city where the decedent resided at the time of death. If the decedent had no known place of residence, the will should be probated where the decedent owned any real estate, or if none, where the decedent died or has any estate.
Probating a copy of a will in Virginia requires an additional step – a petition must be be filed in the Circuit Court where the decedent last lived (unless they were in a nursing home, then other rules may apply) asking that the Court accept the copy as the original will.
Estate or Probate Attorney. Anyone who needs assistance in navigating the probate process would be well-advised to consult with a knowledgeable attorney experienced in estates and probate administration.
The probate of the will can usually wait until a week or so after the funeral. It is recommended that the initial steps in the estate process start within 30 days after death. If any questions exist, call your attorney or your local Circuit Court Clerk's Office.