About List of Heirs
To formally identify and record all heirs of a decedent's estate with the court.
When you'd use it: Filed by the proponent of a will, personal representative, or heir-at-law in Virginia circuit court to establish the complete list of heirs for probate proceedings.
Where to get the official form
The official version of List of Heirs 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:
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Source: vacourts.gov
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file List of Heirs in Virginia
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse List of Heirs (CC-1611) when filed by the proponent of a will, personal representative, or heir-at-law in Virginia circuit court to establish the complete list of heirs for probate proceedings. 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 List of Heirs 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 List of Heirs 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).