About Statement in Lieu of Settlement of Account for Decedent's Estate Pursuant to Va. Code § 64.2-1314
Allows personal representatives who are all heirs or residuary beneficiaries to close an estate without formal accounting when all debts, taxes, and distributions are complete.
When you'd use it: File after 6 months have elapsed since qualification, all debts and taxes are paid, the entire net estate has been distributed, and all heirs or residuary beneficiaries serve as personal representatives.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Statement in Lieu of Settlement of Account for Decedent's Estate Pursuant to Va. 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 Va. 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 Va. Code § 64.2-1314 (CC-1681) when file after 6 months have elapsed since qualification, all debts and taxes are paid, the entire net estate has been distributed, and all heirs or residuary beneficiaries serve as personal representatives. 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 Va. 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 Va. 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).