This manual is intended to assist persons who are involved in the administration of a decedent's estate in Virginia. Virginia has no separate probate court.The will should be probated in the circuit court in the county or city where the decedent resided at the time of death. This booklet is not intended to be construed as legal advice about estate distribution or taxes. This contract is contingent upon the Property appraising at or above the. The executor has the power to sell and convey such real estate and to receive the proceeds of sale or the rents and profits of any real estate. When real estate is in Virginia, but outside the county having jurisdiction of probate, the. Will is still recorded in the county having jurisdiction. Virginia law recognizes oral contracts to make a will. As a result, people often miss out on asserting a claim to an inheritance.