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Estate Administration What is the Difference Between a Trust and Estate Administration in Richmond, VA?
You're sitting at your kitchen table in Richmond's West End, going through your father's papers. There's a will, but is there a trust? Do you need to go to the Circuit Court? Your siblings are calling…
Estate Administration Should a Family Member Be an Executor of an Estate in Virginia?
Choosing who will handle your estate after you pass is one of the most meaningful decisions in your planning. You may feel confident that a loved one understands your wishes, yet uncertain about the responsibility you’re…
Probate and Estate Administration 5 Warning Signs a Will Was Signed Under Undue Influence in Richmond, VA
When a loved one dies, the last thing you expect is to hear that their will says something completely different from what they told you for years. Maybe you’re told that a new will replaced the…
Probate What Happens to a House During Probate in Virginia?
Losing a parent, spouse, or other family member is difficult enough. When you are also faced with questions about what happens to a house during probate, the stress can feel overwhelming. Many people in Fairfax County…
Probate What To Do When a Parent Dies Without a Will in Richmond, Virginia
Losing a parent is emotionally exhausting, and when that loss is followed by the realization that there is no will, the stress often multiplies. Many families in Richmond find themselves asking the same urgent questions: Who…
Business Law PJI Law Ranked No. 1,239 on 2025 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Firms
FAIRFAX & RICHMOND, Virginia – PJI Law, an estate planning, probate, civil litigation, and business law firm with offices in Fairfax and Richmond, is proud to announce its ranking as number 1,239 on the 2025 Inc.…
Probate Can an Executor of a Will Be a Beneficiary in Richmond, Virginia?
When a loved one dies, it is common for one person, often an adult child or trusted friend, to suddenly hold two roles at once: beneficiary and executor. If you are asking yourself, “Can an executor…
Estate Administration How Long Can an Estate Remain Open in Virginia?
When a loved one passes and you’re facing the complex question, “How long can an estate remain open in Virginia?” the stress can feel overwhelming. You may be the appointed executor trying to wrap up the…
Probate Do Stepchildren Have a Right to Inheritance in Northern Virginia?
When it comes to estate planning, one size certainly does not fit all. Every family's uniqueness creates uncertainties concerning the distribution of assets after someone's death. For blended families in Northern Virginia, these important questions become…
Probate Do All Wills Go Through Probate in Virginia?
When a loved one passes away, you’re often left facing more than grief. Alongside funeral arrangements and family responsibilities, you may suddenly find yourself sorting through their financial papers, locating important documents, and wondering what to…
Estate Administration How to Choose an Executor of Estate in Fairfax County, Virginia
Choosing an executor of estate is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when preparing your estate plan. An executor, also called a personal representative, fulfills your final wishes as outlined in your will. As…
Probate Steps for Probating a Will in Virginia
Probating a will in Richmond, VA, can be an intimidating process when you're grieving the loss of a loved one. The legal and financial responsibilities involved require careful attention to detail because every aspect must comply…
Business Law PJI Law Ranked #53 Among Virginia's Largest Law Firms by Virginia Lawyers Weekly
FAIRFAX & RICHMOND, Virginia – PJI Law, an estate planning, probate, civil litigation, and business law firm with offices in Fairfax and Richmond proudly announces its inclusion on the Virginia Lawyers Weekly 2025 list of Virginia's…
Probate and Estate Administration How to Know If an Estate Is Closed in Virginia
As a VA probate attorney knows, managing the probate process can be a complex and emotional experience, particularly for designated personal representatives tasked with all the legal matters involved in a probate estate. After the death…
Probate and Estate Administration Checklist for an Executor of a Will from a Richmond, Virginia Law Firm
Serving as the executor (also known as a personal representative) of a will is an honor that reflects the confidence and trust the deceased placed in your ability to manage their last wishes for their heirs…
Probate and Estate Administration PJI Law Announces Opening of New Office in Richmond, VA
RICHMOND, Virginia — PJI Law, PLC, a premier estate planning, probate, civil litigation and business law firm, is proud to announce the opening of its newest office in Richmond, Virginia and has begun welcoming clients at…
Probate and Estate Administration PJI Law Achieves Prestigious Ranking on the 2024 Inc. 5000 List
FAIRFAX & RICHMOND, Virginia — PJI Law, an estate planning, probate and estate administration, civil litigation and business law firm, proudly announces its ranking as number 1,175 on the 2024 Inc. 5000 List, an annual ranking…
Probate and Estate Administration Understanding Intestate Succession in Virginia
Caroline, a lifelong Richmond resident, recently faced a difficult and unexpected situation. When her beloved uncle, David, passed away suddenly, he left no will. As the family's go-to person for handling such matters, Caroline found herself…
Probate and Estate Administration What Does It Mean to be an Executor of Estate in Richmond, Virginia?
When AJ agreed to be the executor (also known as the personal representative) in his widowed father's estate, he'd been busy raising a young family, providing for his wife and children, and climbing the corporate ladder.…
Probate and Estate Administration PJI Law, PLC Earns Great Place to Work® Certification™ for April 2024-2025
FAIRFAX, Virginia – PJI Law, PLC, an Estate Planning, Probate, Business, and Civil Litigation Firm serving Northern Virginia and the Greater Richmond Region, is pleased to announce that the firm has earned the prestigious Great Place…
Probate and Estate Administration What Is the Role of an Executor of an Estate in Virginia?
You may be unsure of your responsibilities if you have been named as the personal representative (executor) in someone’s last will and testament (will). Many individuals are unaware of what an executor does, let alone whether…
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