About Short Form Settlement Report
Short Form Settlement Report is a probate form used during estate settlement in West Virginia.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Short Form Settlement Report is published as a PDF by the West 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: kanawha.us
Link last checked: August 17, 2026
How to file Short Form Settlement Report in West Virginia
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formDouble-check that Short Form Settlement Report is the right form for your situation. West 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 Short Form Settlement Report 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 Short Form Settlement Report to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the West Virginia county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).