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 without formal accounting when all known charges have been paid and all estate residue has been distributed to beneficiaries.
When you'd use it: File this form with the Commissioner of Accounts when at least six months have elapsed since qualification and the estate is ready for final settlement.
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: courts.state.va.us
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 file this form with the Commissioner of Accounts when at least six months have elapsed since qualification and the estate is ready for final settlement. 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).