Avoiding Probate in Virginia

Probate is a public, court-supervised process that can delay access to your assets, burden your loved ones with paperwork, and invite unnecessary costs. Fortunately, with the right planning, you can avoid probate altogether — and make life easier for the people you care about.

At Tarris Law, we help clients across Lexington, Roanoke, and surrounding Virginia communities create smooth, secure estate plans that bypass probate, protect privacy, and reduce stress.

✅ Speed – Your assets transfer immediately, not after months of court delay
✅ Privacy – Keep your finances and family matters out of the public record
✅ Control – Decide who receives your assets, how, and when
✅ Savings – Avoid court costs, executor fees, and legal delays

• Revocable Living Trusts – to hold and distribute your assets privately
   
• Transfer-on-Death Deeds – for your home or land
   
• Payable-on-Death Accounts – for your bank and brokerage funds
   
• Beneficiary Designations – coordinated across insurance and retirement accounts
   
• Power of Attorney & Advance Directives – to keep you protected while living
   

We tailor every plan to your family, property, and goals — no cookie-cutter templates.

• 15-Minute Free Consultation — No pressure, just answers
   
• Custom Plan Design — Built around your property, people, and goals
   
• Sign & Fund Your Plan — We make implementation easy and clear
   
• Ongoing Access — Optional Legal Protection Plan members receive discounted updates

✔ You own a home or business
✔ You want to leave a clear plan for your spouse, children, or heirs
✔ You’ve had a loved one go through probate
✔ You’d rather protect your estate than let a court handle it

From Lexington to Roanoke, we’ve helped hundreds of Virginians take control of their legacy and stay out of court. Whether your estate is modest or complex, we’ll walk you through a plan that’s legally sound, easy to manage, and built to last.

Call now to schedule your free 15-minute consult or click below to get started online.