Estate Planning & Probate in Hanover County, Virginia
Most Hanover County estate questions come down to one fork: avoid probate before a death, or work through it after one. Start with your situation below; both paths use Hanover County's actual court and recording details.
Someone died — settling an estate
Filing probate at the Circuit Court, what it costs, transferring property, and local attorneys.
What to do when someone dies in Hanover County→Planning ahead as a property owner
Keep a Hanover County home out of probate with a transfer-on-death deed or a living trust.
Estate planning in Hanover County→The Probate Process in Hanover County
Probate is the court-supervised process of settling someone's estate after they die — validating the will, paying debts and taxes, and transferring what's left to the heirs. In Hanover County, probate runs through the Circuit Court at 7530 County Complex Road, Hanover.
Full Hanover Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Circuit Court
Hanover County
Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
Clerk of Circuit Court
Hanover County · Clerk · Frank D. Hargrove Jr.
Address
Phone
Fax
Hours
E-recording
$26 for 1-10 pages, $40 for 11-30 pages, $60 for 31+ pages.
Full recording details →Verified September 9, 2026 · Source
Local Procedures at the Circuit Court
Civil cases are scheduled through Judges' Chambers (804/365-6161) or on Term Day at 2:00 p.m., after filing required documentation by 4:30 p.m. the Tuesday prior to Term Day. Probate and administrator qualification are handled by the Probate Division by appointment; cash, check, or credit card accepted.
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