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Rockbridge County Personal Representative Deed Form

Rockbridge County Personal Representative Deed Form

Rockbridge County Personal Representative Deed Form

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Document Last Validated 6/12/2025
Rockbridge County Personal Representative Deed Guide

Rockbridge County Personal Representative Deed Guide

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Document Last Validated 5/28/2025
Rockbridge County Completed Example of the Personal Representative Deed Document

Rockbridge County Completed Example of the Personal Representative Deed Document

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Document Last Validated 8/7/2025

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Important: Your property must be located in Rockbridge County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Rockbridge Circuit Court Clerk
Address:
County Courthouse - 20 South Randolph St, Suite 101
Lexington, Virginia 24450-2552

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (540) 463-2232

Recording Tips for Rockbridge County:
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Ask for certified copies if you need them for other transactions
  • Bring multiple forms of payment in case one isn't accepted

Cities and Jurisdictions in Rockbridge County

Properties in any of these areas use Rockbridge County forms:

  • Brownsburg
  • Fairfield
  • Glasgow
  • Goshen
  • Natural Bridge
  • Natural Bridge Station
  • Raphine
  • Rockbridge Baths
  • Vesuvius

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Rockbridge County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Rockbridge County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Rockbridge County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Rockbridge County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Rockbridge County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Rockbridge County?

Recording fees in Rockbridge County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (540) 463-2232 for current fees.

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Probate is the legal process of settling a decedent's estate and distributing his property to devisees according to the provisions of a will or to heirs at law. A personal representative is the fiduciary confirmed by the court to administer the estate. When the decedent dies with a will, this person is called the executor. When the decedent dies without a valid will (intestate), this person is called the administrator.

A decedent's real estate passes to the beneficiaries named in his will as part of the probate process, subject to the executor's power of sale, if such power is included in the will. Intestate property passes pursuant to the course of descents established at 64.2-200, first to surviving spouse, then to decedent's children. It does not come under control of the administrator unless specified by court order.

When the decedent's will specifically directs the sale of real estate, the personal representative (either executor or administrator with the will annexed) may sell and convey the property (64.2-521). A testator (will maker) may incorporate fiduciary powers into his will, including the power to sell, transfer, and convey real property and execute and deliver conveyances of real property "in such form and with warranties and covenants as the fiduciary deems expedient and proper" (64.2-105(B)(3)). However, a power of sale is not the same as a directive to sell. To sell real estate, the personal representative must obtain an order granting the power of sale, unless the will directs otherwise.

Pursuant to a directive of the decedent's will or an order of the Circuit Court, use a personal representative's deed to transfer title to a purchaser/grantee with limited warranty of title. A personal representative's deed in the Commonwealth of Virginia is functionally equivalent to a special warranty deed. In Virginia, special warranty deeds also contain covenants of right to convey, quiet enjoyment, further assurances, and that the grantor has done no act to encumber, though these covenants are not implied (55-71 through 55-74). The grantor of a special warranty deed does not covenant that he is seized of the property, and he makes no warranty against encumbrances.

A personal representative deed identifies the fiduciary/grantor by name and capacity. It recites the decedent's name and file number assigned to the estate, as well as the court overseeing probate. The grantee's name, address, and vesting information and the derivation of title must appear on the face of the document to establish clear and marketable title. State the consideration the grantee is paying for the transfer of title. As with all document pertaining to an interest in real property, personal representative's deeds require a legal description of the subject parcel.

The fiduciary/grantor should also reference his source of authority to sell the property. To properly transfer title to the grantee/purchaser, the personal representative signs the deed in the presence of an authorized officer (Clerk, Deputy Clerk, or Notary Public) before recording in the city or county Circuit Court Clerk's office where the parcel is situated. State and local recording fees apply, unless the document notes a valid exemption. Use the Circuit Court deed calculation tool on Virginia's Court System website to determine recording fees. Verify accepted payment methods with the appropriate office.

Deeds must meet standards of form and content for recorded documents. Most county requirements coincide with the Library of Virginia's Standards for Recorded Instruments. Check with the Circuit Court Clerk's office to verify local rules and cover sheet requirements (17.1-227.1).

Consult a lawyer with questions about personal representative's deeds, or for any other issues related to decedent's real property in Virginia.

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Important: Your property must be located in Rockbridge County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Personal Representative Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Rockbridge County.

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