Instructions for Form CC-1617 Affidavit of Notice Regarding Estate - Virginia

Form CC-1617 Affidavit of Notice Regarding Estate - Virginia

This document contains official instructions for Form CC-1617 , Affidavit of Notice Regarding Estate - a form released and collected by the Virginia Circuit Court. An up-to-date fillable Form CC-1617 is available for download through this link.

FAQ

Q: What is Form CC-1617?
A: Form CC-1617 is the Affidavit of Notice Regarding Estate in Virginia.

Q: What is the purpose of Form CC-1617?
A: The purpose of Form CC-1617 is to provide notice of a deceased person's estate to potential creditors.

Q: Who needs to file Form CC-1617?
A: The personal representative of the deceased person's estate needs to file Form CC-1617.

Q: What information is required on Form CC-1617?
A: Form CC-1617 requires information about the deceased person, the potential creditors, and the notice publication.

Q: Is there a fee to file Form CC-1617?
A: Yes, there is a fee to file Form CC-1617. The fee amount may vary depending on the county.

Q: When should Form CC-1617 be filed?
A: Form CC-1617 should be filed within four months of the deceased person's death.

Q: What happens after Form CC-1617 is filed?
A: After Form CC-1617 is filed, the personal representative is required to publish notice of the estate in a newspaper for creditors to make their claims.

Q: Can Form CC-1617 be filed electronically?
A: No, Form CC-1617 cannot be filed electronically. It must be filed in person or by mail.

Q: What if there are no known creditors of the estate?
A: If there are no known creditors of the estate, the personal representative can file a statement to that effect instead of Form CC-1617.