A will and estate plan for Virginia.
Built to Virginia's rules, in plain words. Start free, then pay one setup fee with your first year included.
Reviewed by a licensed lawyer on October 29, 2026.
Your Virginia documents
Will
Says who gets what, who is in charge, and who would raise young children.
Financial power of attorney
Names who handles your money if you can't.
Advance directive
Names who speaks for you about care, and what care you want.
Revocable living trust
Holds your things and passes them on, often without court.
In the Complete plan
Pour-over will
Catches anything you left out of your trust.
In the Complete plan
How signing works in Virginia
Signing your will
- Gather two adult witnesses. It is best if they are not people named in your will.
- Sign your will while both witnesses watch.
- Each witness signs while you watch.
- You may also sign a short sworn form before a notary. It helps the court accept the will later.
- Keep the original somewhere safe.
Virginia does not allow electronic wills. You print your will and sign it in ink.
Remote online notarization where Virginia allows it, never for wills.
How to sign your advance directive
- Gather two adult witnesses.
- Sign while both witnesses watch.
- Each witness signs.
- Share a copy with your doctor and your agent.
How to sign your financial power of attorney
- Choose how you will sign. You can meet a notary in person. Online is also fine where available.
- Sign your power of attorney in front of the notary.
- For online signing, the notary will check who you are.
- Keep the original somewhere safe.
How to sign your revocable living trust
- Sign your trust in front of a notary.
- The notary notarizes your signature.
- Keep the original somewhere safe.
We give you a printed signing checklist for each document.
Taxes and court fees in Virginia
As of 2026, the federal estate tax exemption is $15 million per person. Confirm with your accountant.
What it costs
- Essential: $199 setup, then $49 a year.
- Complete: $499 setup, then $99 a year.
- Concierge: $1,495 setup, then $249 a year.
One setup fee. Your first year is included. 30-day money-back guarantee on estate setup fees.
A lawyer can review your plan for a flat fee. The lawyer gives the advice.
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Succession Plan is not a law firm. We do not give legal advice or tax advice. For advice, talk with your own lawyer or accountant.