How Do I Find a Probate Attorney in Grayson County, Virginia?
When to consider hiring help, what to look for in a probate attorney, and firms serving Grayson County.
We found 6 estate law firms serving Grayson County. Grayson County is part of the Southwest Virginia region.
These firms handle estate administration, will contests, trust litigation, and other probate matters in Grayson County Circuit Court.
Virginia uses formal, court-supervised probate, which makes an attorney worthwhile for most estates in Grayson County — the filing sequence, notice requirements, and accounting leave little room for error. Estates under the small-estate threshold are the usual exception.
Probate attorney fees in Virginia are based on reasonable compensation — typically 2%Va. Code § 64.2-1208 (reasonable compensation; no statutory percentage)Verified May 27, 2026 to 4%Va. Code § 64.2-1208 (reasonable compensation; no statutory percentage)Verified May 27, 2026 of the estate's value, billed hourly or as a flat fee. Ask a Grayson County firm to quote a structure up front.
A probate attorney files the petition with the Circuit Court, publishes the required creditor notices, prepares the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. They represent the personal representative — not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if a dispute develops.
Southwest Virginia Firms
Firms from Neighboring Regions
These firms are based in other regions but serve Grayson County.
The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
FirmDanville firm serving Southside Virginia through the local circuit courts, with a second office in Lynchburg. Handles estate and trust administration, probate, guardianship and conservatorship, and Medicaid asset-protection planning for aging clients. Attorney Robert W. Haley is a Certified Elder Law Attorney, and the firm offers phone and video consultations.
Location
109 Bridge Street, Suite 104Danville, VA 24541
Phone
(434) 793-1555
Established
1995
Service Area
5 counties
Elder LawEstate PlanningAsset ProtectionMedicaid PlanningProbate AdministrationTrust AdministrationGuardianshipConservatorship
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Tarris Law, PLC
Solo PracticeLexington firm, with a second office in the Roanoke area, serving Rockbridge County and the greater Roanoke region. Focuses on probate-avoidance estate planning — revocable living trusts to hold and distribute assets privately — plus wills and trust administration. Offers a free 15-minute consultation.
Location
14 E. Nelson Street, Suite 202Lexington, VA 24450
Phone
(540) 319-4111
Established
2016
Service Area
3 counties
Estate PlanningWills TrustsTrust AdministrationProbate AdministrationTax Planning
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Statewide Practices
These firms serve clients throughout Virginia.
Carrell Blanton Ferris & Associates, PLC
FirmEstate-planning and elder-law firm serving Fredericksburg from its Jackson Street office, part of a four-office Virginia footprint that includes Richmond, Williamsburg, and Virginia Beach. Works with families on trust-based plans, estate and trust administration, Medicaid and asset-protection planning, and guardianship and conservatorship.
Location
725 Jackson Street, Suite 209Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Phone
(540) 318-5998
Service Area
Statewide
Estate PlanningTrust AdministrationElder LawSpecial Needs PlanningGuardianshipMedicaid PlanningVeterans Benefits
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Johnson, Gasink & Baxter, LLP
FirmWilliamsburg-anchored estate firm serving the Historic Triangle and central Virginia, with offices in Richmond and satellite locations including Glen Allen and Charlottesville. Handles probate, estate and trust administration, will and trust updates, powers of attorney, and inheritance matters for estates large and small. Offers an ongoing plan-maintenance service.
Location
1100 Professional DriveWilliamsburg, VA 23185
Phone
(757) 220-9800
Established
2009
Service Area
Statewide
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationTrust AdministrationWills TrustsAsset ProtectionPowers Of Attorney
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MartinWren, P.C.
FirmCharlottesville firm with a statewide Virginia practice and a second office in Harrisonburg, serving Central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley. Handles probate and estate administration — locating assets, paying creditors and taxes, and distributing to heirs — plus trust and estate litigation, guardianship, and Medicaid planning. Offers a free consultation and will meet clients at home.
Location
400 Locust Avenue, Suite 1Charlottesville, VA 22902
Phone
(434) 817-3100
Service Area
Statewide
Estate PlanningWills TrustsProbate AdministrationElder LawPowers Of AttorneyMedical Directives
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Frequently Asked Questions
Not every estate needs one. Simple estates, small estates under the affidavit threshold, and states with informal probate can often be handled without counsel. Contested wills, out-of-state property, and business interests usually need an attorney. The Virginia self-filing assessment scores whether this estate can be handled without one.
Virginia uses reasonable fees for probate. Typical Grayson County rates run $200–$500/hour, with simple estates taking 20–40 hours. Flat-fee arrangements are available from some firms.
Files the petition, publishes required notices, helps with the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. The attorney represents the personal representative, not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if disputes arise.
Referrals from an estate planning attorney you already work with are the best source. Bar association directories are second. Avoid attorneys who won't quote a fee structure up front or who won't explain whether your estate qualifies for simplified procedures.
Yes — by avoiding probate altogether. A revocable living trust removes the estate from court jurisdiction, which removes the need for a probate attorney at settlement time. Create a revocable trust online for about what one hour of probate-attorney time costs.
Firm listings are for informational purposes only. SimplyTrust does not endorse or recommend any specific firm or attorney. Contact firms directly to discuss your situation and verify their current practice areas and availability. Information last verified: June 2026.
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