Probate in Virginia, handled for you
Virginia settles estates through the Circuit Court, with the Clerk of the Circuit Court handling probate of wills and administration of estates. Virginia does not strictly require an attorney for an ordinary, uncontested estate. A small-estate affidavit is available for estates under $50,000. Kindred handles the administration for one flat fee.
Virginia lets you handle an uncontested probate without a lawyer. Virginia does not strictly require an attorney for an ordinary, uncontested estate. The Clerk of the Circuit Court assists with probate. Kindred handles the administrative work; if anything is contested, we flag it so you can bring in an attorney of your choosing.
The four things families ask first
Hourly / flat fee
Read moreA typical Virginia probate runs about 8 to 14 months, driven mainly by the creditor-claim period.
Read more$50,000
Read moreCircuit Court, in the city or county where the person lived
What it could cost in Virginia
≈ 45 hours of admin and legal work, all billed at lawyer rates.
Kindred + your attorney
Estimated difference vs. a full-service firm
$5,500
+ about 150 hours of your own time
Full-service estimated at $250–$400/hr for ~45hours; the attorney figure is an illustrative fixed fee. Illustrative only — not a quote or legal advice. Figures vary by estate. We're not a law firm; an independent attorney always handles the legal work.
Frequently asked
Do I need a lawyer for probate in Virginia?
Not strictly — Virginia does not require an attorney for an ordinary, uncontested estate, and the Clerk of the Circuit Court assists with probate. Kindred handles the administrative work for a flat fee. If a dispute arises, we flag it so you can bring in an attorney of your choosing. Kindred is not a law firm.
How much does probate cost in Virginia?
No statutory percentage fee — attorneys typically bill $250-$400/hour or a flat fee. Clerk's fees are based on estate value, plus a state probate tax. Estates under $50,000 can use a small-estate affidavit. These are illustrative figures.
How long does probate take in Virginia?
Typically 8 to 14 months. Creditors have 6 months from qualification to file claims. An inventory is due to the Commissioner of Accounts within 4 months.
Last verified July 2026. Figures are illustrative and vary by estate — not a quote or legal advice. Kindred is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice; we handle the administrative work and coordinate an independent attorney where one is legally required.
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