Resources
Where to look outside this office.
The Circuit Court and its Clerk, the Virginia Code and statewide fiduciary forms, where to find a licensed Virginia attorney, and newspapers approved for publishing notices.
One check per filing, made payable to the Chesterfield Commissioner of Accounts.
- Mail all filings to
- P.O. Box 998 Chesterfield, VA 23832
The List
Grouped by what they are for
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Wills, Trusts & Fiduciaries
5 resourcesVirginia Fiduciary Forms
The Supreme Court of Virginia's official index of circuit court fiduciary forms, which is where every form on this site comes from.
Fiduciary forms index, Virginia Fiduciary Forms. Opens in a new tabFull circuit court forms listing (PDF), Virginia Fiduciary Forms. PDF, opens in a new tab
Virginia Code, Title 64.2
The statutes governing wills, trusts, and fiduciaries in Virginia.
Title 64.2, Wills, Trusts, and Fiduciaries, Virginia Code, Title 64.2. Opens in a new tab
Fiduciary Compensation Guidelines
Guidance on what a fiduciary may be paid for serving, from the Manual for Commissioners of Accounts.
Guidelines for Fiduciary Compensation, Fiduciary Compensation Guidelines. PDF, opens in a new tab
Guide to the Administration of Decedents' Estates in Virginia
A Virginia Bar Association guide to what is involved in administering a decedent's estate in Virginia.
Search for Unclaimed Property
Search the Commonwealth's records for unclaimed money or property held for a decedent or an estate.
Virginia unclaimed property search, Search for Unclaimed Property. Opens in a new tab
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Circuit Court
3 resourcesChesterfield Circuit Court
The court that appoints fiduciaries and receives filings for Chesterfield County.
Chesterfield Circuit Court home page, Chesterfield Circuit Court. Opens in a new tab
Circuit Court Clerk's Office
Contact details, hours, and filing information for the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Clerk's office home page, Circuit Court Clerk's Office. Opens in a new tab
Commissioners of Accounts, Virginia Court System
The Supreme Court of Virginia's page for Commissioners of Accounts, including the statewide directory, the fiduciary forms, and the uniform fee schedule.
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Legal Referral & Aid
3 resourcesVirginia State Bar
The Virginia State Bar's lawyer referral service, to find a licensed Virginia attorney.
Virginia Lawyer Referral Service, Virginia State Bar. Opens in a new tab
Virginia Law Help
Free and reduced-cost legal help for Virginians who qualify.
Virginia Legal Aid Society
Free civil legal help for people who qualify, through Virginia Legal Aid Society.
Virginia Legal Aid Society, Virginia Legal Aid Society. Opens in a new tab
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Newspapers of General Circulation
4 resourcesHenrico Citizen
A newspaper Chesterfield Circuit Court has approved for orders of publication.
Richmond Times-Dispatch
A newspaper Chesterfield Circuit Court has approved for orders of publication.
Richmond Times-Dispatch, Richmond Times-Dispatch. Opens in a new tab
Progress Index
A newspaper Chesterfield Circuit Court has approved for orders of publication.
The Amelia Bulletin Monitor
A newspaper Chesterfield Circuit Court has approved for orders of publication.
The Amelia Bulletin Monitor, The Amelia Bulletin Monitor. Opens in a new tab
Still looking
Looking for a court form?
The Circuit Court fiduciary forms, with their official instructions, are on the Forms page. This office cannot tell you which resource applies to your matter or give legal advice. If you are unsure what your role requires, contact the office, or speak with a Virginia attorney.
Office hours and the mailing address are on the Contact page.