About Account
Allows a Personal Representative to swear that an estate account is accurate and true, and certifies Register of Wills verification and beneficiary notice.
When you'd use it: Filed by the Personal Representative during estate administration after preparing an accounting of estate receipts, disbursements, and balances.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Account is published as a PDF by the Delaware courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
Verified official PDF
Source: kentcountyde.gov
Link last checked: May 31, 2026
How to file Account in Delaware
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Account when filed by the Personal Representative during estate administration after preparing an accounting of estate receipts, disbursements, and balances. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Delaware probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Account carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Account to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Delaware county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).