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Virginia Small Estate Probate in 5 Minutes: The New 2026 Small Asset Affidavit

If a Virginia resident dies with a small amount of property, the family may not need to open a full probate estate. The faster option is a small estate affidavit. But Virginia changed the process in 2026. As of July 1, 2026, families must use the statewide court form, Form CC-1685, revised 07/26, when using […]