An executor is an individual appointed to manage the estate of a deceased person, generally specified in their will. The executor has a significant role, ensuring that the deceased's assets are ...

Probate court is a specialized type of court that deals with the property and debts of a person who has died. The primary function of probate court is to ensure that a decedent's estate is distributed ...

Probate is the legal process of distributing your loved one's assets and paying any remaining debts. The person responsible - the executor or administrator - will open a probate case. It can start 30 ...

A lot of clients who I meet with want to ask their children if they are willing to be the executor for their estate (should they need an executor). Rarely does a client who asks their child if they ...

Executors and administrators of estates in Virginia must swear an oath before the probate clerk that they will “faithfully perform the duties of [their] office to the best of [their] judgment.” These ...