New Virginia Estate and Trust Laws Effective July 1, 2026
What changed in Virginia estate, trust, and elder law on July 1, 2026: spouse allowance deadlines, trust contests, POA safeguards, guardianship voting rights, and more.
What changed in Virginia estate, trust, and elder law on July 1, 2026: spouse allowance deadlines, trust contests, POA safeguards, guardianship voting rights, and more.
How a Virginia MAPT shields your home and savings from Medicaid’s five-year look-back and estate recovery, what you keep control of, and what it costs.
Named executor of a Virginia estate? This step-by-step guide covers all executor duties in Virginia — from probating the will to the 30/4/16 rule deadlines
Looking for a Virginia advance directive form? Learn how Virginia’s living will and healthcare power of attorney work, the validity requirements, and how to register
Does Virginia have an estate tax? Learn the truth about Virginia estate and inheritance taxes, the 2026 federal exemption changes, and what most families actually
Virginia has no one-size-fits-all statutory financial POA form. Learn the signing rules, special powers, agent safeguards, and drafting choices that matter.
Trust or will — which do you need in Virginia? This practical guide compares the two, explains when each makes sense, and helps you decide
What are the Virginia Medicaid income and asset limits for 2026? Learn current eligibility rules for long-term care Medicaid, the lookback period, and how to
Wondering what a will costs in Virginia? Learn what estate planning attorney fees look like in 2026, what drives pricing, and how to evaluate your
Find out how long Virginia probate takes: most estates settle in 6–12 months, though complex cases can take longer. Learn the 30/4/16 rule deadlines and
