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NORTHERN VIRGINIA PROBATE RESOURCES

A practical, time-saving reference for families settling an estate, navigating probate, and preparing an inherited home in Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties.

 

Losing someone you love is hard enough. The to do list that follows a death can feel overwhelming, especially if you have never been through probate or you live out of the area. Northern Virginia adds another layer of complexity because the region spans multiple independent cities and counties, each with its own court, paperwork, tax rules, and vendor landscape.

 

This guide pulls together essential local companies you might need to help you through the process. They can help you go step by step, avoid common mistakes, protect the value of the estate, and get the property ready for whatever comes next whether you plan to keep it, rent it, or sell.

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County & City Probate Contacts (Northern Virginia)

Always call ahead for current appointment procedures. Many probate divisions require advance scheduling and completed paperwork.

  • Arlington County Circuit Court Probate

    • Address: 1425 N Courthouse Rd, 6th Floor, Arlington VA 22201 (Probate Suite 6300)

    • Phone: 703-228-4376

    • Website

  • City of Alexandria Clerk of Circuit Court

    • Address: 520 King Street, Room 307, Alexandria VA 22314

    • Phone: 703-746-4044

    • Website​​

  • Fairfax County Circuit Court Probate Division

    • Address: 4110 Chain Bridge Rd, Suite 401, Fairfax VA 22030

    • Phone: 703-691-7320

    • Website​

  • Loudoun County Clerk of Circuit Court Probate

    • Address: 18 E Market Street, Leesburg VA 20176

    • Phone: 703-777-0442

    • Website​

  • Prince William County Circuit Court Probate Qualify Wills

    • Address: 9311 Lee Ave, Room 308, Manassas VA 20110

    • Phone: 703-792-6160

    • ​Website

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Vital Records & Certified Death Certificates

You will present certified copies repeatedly throughout the estate process. Order more than you think you need 8 to 12 is common for estates with multiple financial accounts.

  • Virginia Department of Health Office of Vital Records

    • Mail: P.O. Box 1000, Richmond VA 23218

    • Phone: 804-662-6200

    • Statewide source for birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates. Online expedited orders available through VitalChek (fees apply).

    • Website​​​

  • Arlington County Local Death Certificates (within 5 years of death in Arlington)

    • Issued at Department of Human Services, 2110 Washington Blvd, Suite 350, Arlington VA 22204.

    • Phone 703-228-7444

    • Check local health departments in the jurisdiction of death for similar limited window availability. Otherwise order from VDH in Richmond.

    • Website​

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Funeral Planning Resources

Funeral and burial costs vary widely. Compare prices and request itemized General Price Lists as required by the Federal Trade Commission Funeral Rule. Ask each funeral home: Do you honor transfers of pre paid plans, provide price by phone or email, and supply multiple certified death certificates. 

  • Funeral Consumers Alliance: National nonprofit watchdog. Consumer education on funeral rights, price surveys, how to save money, veterans benefits, green burial options. Affiliate directory to locate local consumer groups.

  • Virginia Funeral Directors Association: State trade association. Use the member lookup to find licensed funeral homes across Virginia. Good starting point for confirming licensure.

  • GriefShare: Faith based 13 week grief support program offered through many local churches some locations provide funeral planning guidance and aftercare resources.

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Grief & Bereavement Support in Northern Virginia

 

Securing The Property: Regional Locksmiths

Rekey or replace locks immediately, especially if multiple caregivers, tenants, or service providers had access. Ask about master keying exterior doors to one key and installing real estate lockboxes for controlled access. Tip: Ask locksmith to label keys by door and provide digital photos of hardware for the estate file.

  • ​Pop A Lock of Northern Virginia: 24 hour mobile locksmith. Rekey packages for whole house, lock hardware install, emergency entry. Phone: 703-330-6736.

  • Mike's Locksmith: Residential and commercial locksmith serving MD DC VA with a Chantilly VA service location. High security lock systems, rekey, smart lock installs. Phone: 571-436-3160.

  • Arlington Lock & Security: Local shop for rekey, hardware, safes, key copies. Phone: ​​703-289-0868

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Estate Sale & Liquidation Companies Serving Northern Virginia

Questions to ask any company: Fee structure (commission vs flat), minimum value requirement, how unsold items are handled, insurance, written inventory, timeline to settle proceeds, who provides labor for packing and hauling.

  • Four Sales: Full service estate sales, auctions, and cleanouts across the Greater DC region. Handles on site and off site sales. Phone: 703-256-8300.

  • Orion's Attic: Green choice liquidation, downsizing, and whole house cleanouts. Will sell, donate, recycle, and haul away. Serves the broader DMV including Northern Virginia. Phone: 202-731-9447.

  • Emerald Estate Sales: Full service estate sale company operating throughout the DC metro region since 1995. Phone: 703-582-1135

  • iStuffSellers: Estate sales, online auctions, and accredited appraisals. Works VA MD DC. Phone: 301-401-6688.​​

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Accredited Personal Property Appraisers

Use credentialed appraisers when values matter for equitable distribution, insurance, charitable donation valuation, or potential IRS filings.

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Estate Cleanout, Junk Removal & Donations

Full house cleanouts help families who need the property ready for market quickly. Many companies will sort for donation and recycling first, then responsibly dispose of the rest. Ask for donation receipts in the estate name.

  • 123JUNK: Estate cleanouts, donation triage, recycling, hauling. Serves VA MD DC. National style trucks and uniformed crews. Phone: 800-364-5778.

  • Nova Junk: Estate cleanout specialists with donation and recycling focus. Serves Northern Virginia and DC metro. Phone: 877-211-6682

  • Junkluggers: Eco friendly hauling that prioritizes donation to charity partners and provides donation receipts. Serves Arlington and surrounding areas. Phone: 571-832-0418

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Charitable Donation & Furniture Pickup in Northern Virginia & DC Metro

Donation acceptance rules change often. Always review current guidelines and condition standards before scheduling pickup. Photograph items in advance.

  • ​Building Materials, Furniture, Appliances

    • Homestretch: Nonprofit that may be able to pick up your furniture and donate it to local families in need.

    • Habitat for Humanity DC & Northern Virginia ReStores: Free or priority fee based pickups for large loads furniture, cabinets, appliances, surplus building materials. Service area includes Arlington, Fairfax, Alexandria and limited Loudoun. Phone: 855-947-5269

    • Community Forklift: Nonprofit reuse warehouse in the DC region that accepts building materials, cabinets, some furniture. Offers donation pickup requests and deconstruction services. Phone: 301-985-5180

  • ​​Household Goods & Clothing

  • ​​Regional Human Services Charities (Consider Direct Donation Of Good Condition Household Basics)

    • A Wider Circle: Furnishes households for families emerging from crisis. Accepts gently used furniture. Arrange drop off or paid pickup partner.

    • Local faith community outreach ministries: Many parishes and congregations in Northern Virginia maintain furniture banks. Ask before discarding usable basics.​​

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Real Estate Agent: Sell Your Inherited Home

If you are settling an estate in Northern Virginia and need local real estate guidance, I can help you evaluate whether to sell off market to vetted investors or list on the open market for maximum exposure and the highest price and coordinate the entire selling process for you.

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Other Professional Probate Help

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​​​​​​Information is believed accurate as of July 23, 2025 but always verify before acting. Court hours and vendor service areas change. Nothing here is legal, tax, or financial advice. Consult appropriate licensed professionals. Inclusion of any third-party company, service, or link is provided strictly for informational convenience and does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, guarantee of workmanship, licensure, insurance coverage, pricing, or availability by me or my brokerage. No referral compensation is received unless specifically disclosed in writing. You are solely responsible for due diligence and for entering into your own agreements with any provider.

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