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Recent Estate Trust Administration Articles

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What Happens If I Don’t File for Probate?

May 12, 2026 | Shannon Laymon-Pecoraro

A loved one has died, and the will may still be sitting in a folder while the house, bank accounts, vehicles, and bills remain unresolved. Families in Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach, Norfolk,…

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What Is the Probate Process in Virginia?

May 12, 2026 | Shannon Laymon-Pecoraro

Being named executor of a loved one’s estate can place you in a legal role before you have had time to process the loss itself. You may be sorting through court paperwork, bank accounts, family…

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How to Avoid Probate in Virginia

May 12, 2026 | Shannon Laymon-Pecoraro

Most families believe a will is enough. In Virginia, it often is not. A will can say who should receive property, but it does not automatically keep an estate out of probate. Avoiding probate usually…

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Who Can Make a Claim Against an Estate in Virginia? How an Estate Lawyer Manages Creditor Claims

September 9, 2025 | Shannon Laymon-Pecoraro

You are named as executor or administrator of a Virginia estate, and the calls have already started. A credit card company. A medical billing office. A family member who says they were promised…