About Statement in Lieu of Settlement of Account for Decedent's Estate Pursuant to Virginia Code § 64.2-1314
Allows a personal representative to settle a decedent's estate by affirming that all debts have been paid and the residue has been distributed to beneficiaries, in lieu of a formal account settlement.
When you'd use it: When a personal representative of a Virginia decedent's estate has paid all known charges and wishes to close the estate without filing a formal account with the Commissioner of Accounts.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Statement in Lieu of Settlement of Account for Decedent's Estate Pursuant to Virginia Code § 64.2-1314 is published as a PDF by the Virginia 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:
Source: vacourts.gov
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Statement in Lieu of Settlement of Account for Decedent's Estate Pursuant to Virginia Code § 64.2-1314 in Virginia
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Statement in Lieu of Settlement of Account for Decedent's Estate Pursuant to Virginia Code § 64.2-1314 (CC-1681) when when a personal representative of a Virginia decedent's estate has paid all known charges and wishes to close the estate without filing a formal account with the Commissioner of Accounts. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Virginia 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 Statement in Lieu of Settlement of Account for Decedent's Estate Pursuant to Virginia Code § 64.2-1314 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 Statement in Lieu of Settlement of Account for Decedent's Estate Pursuant to Virginia Code § 64.2-1314 to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Virginia county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).