Virginia Conservatorship - Calculating the Conservator's Fee By Attorney Jennifer Kahl - June 30, 2022 One of the more nuanced aspects of conservatorship administration is the calculation of the fee which the Conservator can take as payment for his or her services....
Virginia Probate -- A Guide to Estate Expenses By Attorney Jennifer Kahl. September 9, 2021 One of the most frequent mistakes made by executors is that they use estate money for inappropriate expenses. This guide is designed to help you (the personal representative of...
Virginia Probate -- Calculating the Executor's Fee By Attorney Jennifer Kahl, July 13, 2021 One of the more nuanced aspects of estate administration is the calculation of the fiduciary fee. Most people refer to this as the “executor’s fee.” This isn’t precisely...
By Attorney Jennifer Kahl September 19, 2019 (Updated July 8, 2021) Many people are concerned about the potential of the “estate tax.” However, the vast majority of estates will not owe any estate tax. The Unified Tax Credit The Unified Tax Credit is the amount that...
Virginia Probate -- Shortcuts for Small Estates By Attorney Jennifer Kahl, August 19, 2019 (Updated July 8, 2021) When a person dies, the first step in the administration of the estate is to calculate the probate estate. Depending on the size of the probate estate,...
Virginia Probate - Inheriting Real Estate By Attorney Jennifer Kahl, August 12, 2019 (updated July 8, 2021) What happens to real estate in Virginia when someone dies? It depends on how the real estate was titled and whether the person had a will. The titling of real...
Virginia Probate -- The Laws of Intestacy By Attorney Jennifer Kahl, July 16, 2019 (updated July 8, 2021) What happens when a person dies without a Last Will and Testament? This is called dying “intestate.” The distribution of these estates is governed by the...
Virginia Probate - Do I have to Refinance the House When the Owner Dies? By Attorney Jennifer Kahl, July 9, 2019 If you have inherited real estate from a person who died, you may be wondering if you have to refinance the mortgage. Often, the mortgager will lead you to...
Virginia Probate - Titles of the Personal Representative By Attorney Jennifer Kahl, June 25, 2019 The term “personal representative” refers to the individual(s) or entity which has been appointed by the court to manage the estate of a deceased person. “Personal...
Virginia Probate - Who is the Commissioner of Accounts? By Attorney Jennifer Kahl, June 18, 2019 Let's suppose that, after consulting with an experienced estate administration attorney, you have determined that it is necessary to open a formal probate estate (click...