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Estate Plan Drafting In Virginia, the cost for comprehensive estate plan drafting can range from $700 to $6350, depending on the complexity of your estate and the attorney's experience. The cost of creating a will in Virginia can range from $200 to $1250. A trust in Virginia typically costs between $700 and $4450.

In Virginia, an individual will need to make an appointment with the clerk's office in the county of which the decedent either died or held real estate so that an individual can apply to be appointed.

As a general guideline, an executor is entitled to whatever fee is fixed by the will. Where a specific fee was not fixed, the courts have considered reasonable a fee equal to 5% of the assets.

The specific requirements are different in each state; however, in Virginia, your document will need the signature of a notary. If your agent(s) will have the authority to engage in real estate transactions, the Power of Attorney must be notarized and recorded or filed with the county.

In the Commonwealth of Virginia, when a personal representative cannot make a determination about a will, or when he or she believes that a decision one way or another will result in a probate battle, aid and direction of the court may be sought.

Given the various steps involved, the timeline for an executor to settle an estate in Virginia can range widely, usually from several months to over a year, depending on the size and complexity of the estate, the clarity of the will, and whether or not the probate process is contested.