It depends on the proportionality of the crime, the current laws, the police officers' attitude/personality when you meet them and (if it comes to it) the court's decision.
That's easy! Get a money order for the amount on the ticket, also, include on the money order the citation number and then mail it to the traffic court in Virginia. Make sure you save all receipts,...
This may not apply to Virginia, but you generally do not have to pay tax on money you inherit. The tax has already been paid by the estate. Thus, the Federal Government took its share from the estate...