The Virginia last will and testament, also known as a will, is a legal document that details the testator’s wishes regarding the distribution of their assets, the upbringing of their children, and other matters after their passing. A personal representative, also known as an executor, is a responsible individual appointed to oversee the distribution of the estate in compliance with the terms of the will.

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Our Virginia Wills are printable and can be downloaded in case you want to edit or customize the document. We have wills for persons with and without children, and for those who are single, married, and remarried. We also have a specialized will for grandparents.

Virginia State Statute Governing Wills

Virginia Code Title 64.2, Subtitle 2, Chapter 4

Virginia Will Age Requirements

Age Requirements: Any individual who is of sound mind or an emancipated minor, may make a will to dispose of all or part of his estate at his death. (Source: Virginia Code 64.2.401)

Virginia Will Signing Requirements

Will Signing Requirements: No will shall be valid unless it is in writing and signed by the testator, or by some other person in the testator’s presence and by his direction, in such a manner as to make it manifest that the name is intended as a signature.

Virginia Will Witness Requirements

Will Witnessing Requirements: At least two competent witnesses who are present at the same time and who subscribe the will in the presence of the testator.

Revoking A Virginia Will

A will can be revoked by the testator creating a subsequent will or codicil, or by the testator or someone at his direction physically destroying the will. There is also a provision in the law that, if the testator gets divorced after signing a will, any mention of the former spouse shall automatically be revoked.