Woodbridge Probate Law

Serving Manassas, Prince William County, Fairfax, Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Loudoun Counties in Virginia

What is the role of the executor?

In any discussion of probate law or probating a will  it is important to understand the role of the executor and/or executrix. The appointed administrator is charged with fitting together all the pieces of the  jigsaw puzzle that come into play when the possessions and property of the deceased need to be distributed.

The executor/executrix of the decedent’s will or the appointed administrator, is responsible for the following actions:

  • Taking a complete inventory of all assets subject to probate and getting them appraised
  • Paying all outstanding bills and taxes
  • Paying funeral and burial costs
  • Managing the appraisal process and paying all legal and professional service expenses
  • Overseeing the transfer of property as stipulated by the will or by the laws of intestate succession when no will exists

As skilled Prince William County probate lawyers, the attorneys at Quinto & Wilks, P.C. know the Virginia probate laws and understand how to make these tasks go as smoothly as possible. They also know how to ensure that you receive everything to  which you are entitled.

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