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Probate in Henrico County
Probate Court Record
Henrico County Circuit Court
Henrico County · 14th Judicial Circuit
Phone
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Office
4309 East Parham Road, Courts Building, Room 240, Henrico, VA 23228
Website
Filing in person
Appointment required
Self-represented filing
Allowed
Self-help forms
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Verified October 16, 2026 · Source
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Forms for Planning and Settling an Estate in Virginia
Free Virginia forms to plan or settle an estate: a will, trust, powers of attorney, TOD deed and the probate forms. Prepare each form for Virginia.
Tools for Planning and Settling an Estate in Virginia
Free calculators and checklists to plan or settle an estate in Virginia: will and trust costs, probate, executor pay and taxes. Run each tool for Virginia.
How Do I Settle a Trust?
Settling a trust in Virginia happens outside court: the trustee acts under the state's Uniform Trust CodeVa. Code § 64.2-700 et seq.Verified Oct 17, 2026View source, notifies the beneficiaries within 60 daysVa. Code §§ 64.2-775, 64.2-796Verified Sep 15, 2026View source, then pays the debts and distributes under the trust's terms.
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What's Fair Trustee Compensation?
In Virginia, trustee compensation follows "reasonable compensation" (UTC § 708 or equivalent)Va. Code Ann. § 64.2-761Verified Sep 18, 2026View source unless the trust instrument sets a different amount.
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How Do I Settle an Estate?
Settling an estate in Virginia: the personal representative files the estate inventory within 120 daysVa. Code § 64.2-1300Verified Sep 15, 2026View source of appointment; creditors have 6 monthsVa. Code §§ 64.2-508.1, 64.2-528, 64.2-529, 64.2-550, 64.2-552, 64.2-556Verified Oct 19, 2026View source to present claims; a simple estate closes in 6 months to 9 months.
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