In Virginia, a judgment lien can be attached to real estate, but not to personal property. How does a creditor go about getting a judgment lien in Virginia?If an individual dies with a judgment against him, and he owned the property in his own name or as a joint tenant, the lien remains attached to the real estate. 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. Any lien on any real estate, consensual or judicial, must appear in the county land records to be effective. Virginia debt relief attorney explains what happens after a judgment is entered against you. Call (703) 865-6100 to schedule a consultation. A judgement lien in Virginia is a claim on real estate. This is very important.