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Probate Court

Fairfax city

Virginia

703-691-7320

Phone

703-691-7320

Website

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In Fairfax city, Virginia, you file a probate case with the Fairfax city probate court at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030. You can reach the court at 703-691-7320. Below you'll find 1 filing fee, 76 downloadable forms and the office hours.

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Court Location & Contact

Address

4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030

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Filing Fees

Fairfax city, Virginia

Fee TypeAmount
Petition for Probate$435

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Required Forms

Probate Information FormAdult Information FormTrust Information FormMinor Information FormAppointment of Resident Agent By Nonresident Fiduciary FormNonresident Fiduciary Form for Living and Family TrustsDeposition of Witness to Will Without Self-Proving Clause (Form # CC-1601)Deposition of Witness to Prove Holographic Will (Form # CC-1602)Deposition of Witness to Prove Signatures of Deceased Attesting Witnesses and of the Testator (Form # CC-1603)Proof of Holographic Will and Proof of Will of Person in Military Service (Form # CC-1604)Notice Regarding Estate of (Form # CC-1616)Affidavit of Notice Regarding Estate of (Form # CC-1617)Inventory for Incapacitated Adult (Form # CC-1671)Account for Incapacitated AdultProbate Tax Return (Form # CC-1651)List of Heirs (Form # CC-1611)Certificate of Creditor or Person Other Than a Distributee (Form # CC-1609)Consent of Nonresident Fiduciary for Service of Process (Form # CC-1610)Real Estate Affidavit (Form # CC-1612)Waiver of Notice of Probate or Qualification (Form # CC-1618)Power of Attorney for New or Additional Bond (Form # CC-1619)Inventory for Decedent's Estate (Form # CC-1670)Inventory for Estate of Minor (Form # CC-1672)Inventory for Trust (Form # CC-1673)Incapacitated Adult Information Form (Form # CC-1652)Guardian of Minor Information Form (Form # CC-1653)Waiver of Qualification (Form # CC-1608)Addendum to Petition for Appointment of Guardian or Conservator- Under Seal (Form # CC-1642)Report of Guardian for an Incapacitated Person Probate Tax Return (Form # CC-1644)Account for Decedent's Estates Virginia Probate Form CC-1680

Probate Forms Library

76 fillable forms. Scroll the list to see them all.

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CC1680 — Account for Decedent’s EstatecountyDownload
CC1682 — Account for Incapacitated AdultcountyDownload
CC1683 — Account for MinorcountyDownload
CC1684 — Account for TrustcountyDownload
64.2 — Appointment of Resident Agent By Nonresident Fiduciary FormcountyDownload
FI-2018 — FI-2018-323 In Re: Estate of Ella Miller HooecountyDownload
64.2 — Filing Requirements and Instructions for Newly Appointed GuardianscountyDownload
Instructions for Account for Decedent’s EstatecountyDownload
8.01 — Instructions for Account for Incapacitated AdultcountyDownload
8.01 — Instructions for Account for MinorcountyDownload
6.2 — Instructions for Account for TrustcountyDownload
CC-1617 — Instructions for Affidavit of Notice Regarding Estate ofcountyDownload
CC-1644 — Instructions for Guardian for an Incapacitated PersoncountyDownload
Instructions for Inventory for Estate of MinorcountyDownload
Instructions for Inventory for Incapacitated AdultcountyDownload
64.2 — Instructions for Statement in Lieu of Settlement of Account for Decedent’s Estate Pursuant to Virginia Code §64.2-1314countyDownload
CC1670 — Inventory for Decedent’s EstatecountyDownload
CC1672 — Inventory for Estate of MinorcountyDownload
CC1671 — Inventory for Incapacitated AdultcountyDownload
CC1673 — Inventory for TrustcountyDownload
Minor Information FormcountyDownload
64.2 — Nonresident Fiduciary Form for Living and Family TrustscountyDownload
Probate Information FormcountyDownload
CC1644 — Report of Guardian for an Incapacitated PersoncountyDownload
CC1681 — Statement in Lieu of Settlement of Account for Decedent’s Estate Pursuant to Virginia Code §64.2-1314countyDownload
CC1608 — Waiver Of QualificationcountyDownload
1041 — Accumulation Distribution for Certain Complex TrustsfederalDownload
1041-T — Allocation of Estimated Tax Payments to BeneficiariesfederalDownload
1041 — Alternative Minimum Tax — Estates and TrustsfederalDownload
Application For Burial BenefitsfederalDownload
SSA-4 — Application for Child's Insurance BenefitsfederalDownload
SF 2800 — Application for Death Benefits (CSRS)federalDownload
SF 3104 — Application for Death Benefits (FERS)federalDownload
Application For DIC, Survivors Pension And/Or Accrued BenefitsfederalDownload
SS-4 — Application for Employer Identification NumberfederalDownload
706 — Application for Extension of Time To File a Return and/or Pay U.S. Estate TaxesfederalDownload
SSA-10 — Application for Widow's or Widower's Insurance BenefitsfederalDownload
1041 — Beneficiary's Share of Income, Deductions, Credits, etc.federalDownload
1041 — Capital Gains and Losses (Estates and Trusts)federalDownload
706-CE — Certification of Payment of Foreign Death TaxfederalDownload
FE6 — Claim for Death Benefits (FEGLI)federalDownload
VA40-1330 — Claim For Standard Government Headstone Or MarkerfederalDownload
SF 2818 — Continuation of Life Insurance Coverage as AnnuitantfederalDownload
FE7 — Designation Of Beneficiary (FEGLI)federalDownload
SF 2823 — Designation Of Beneficiary Federal Employees' Group Life InsurancefederalDownload
FS 5336 — Disposition of Treasury Securities Belonging to a Decedent's Estate Being Settled Without AdministrationfederalDownload
8855 — Election To Treat a Qualified Revocable Trust as Part of an EstatefederalDownload
1041 — Estimated Income Tax for Estates and TrustsfederalDownload
706 — Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax (Form 706)federalDownload
706-GS — Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Return for DistributionsfederalDownload
706-GS — Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Return for TerminationsfederalDownload
8971 — Information Regarding Beneficiaries Acquiring Property From a DecedentfederalDownload
56 — Notice Concerning Fiduciary RelationshipfederalDownload
706-GS — Notification of Distribution From a Generation-Skipping TrustfederalDownload
1041-V — Payment Voucher (Estate or Trust)federalDownload
I-360 — Petition For Amerasian, Widow(er), Or Special ImmigrantfederalDownload
2848 — Power of Attorney and Declaration of RepresentativefederalDownload
FS 1455 — Request By Owner or Person Entitled to Payment for Reissue of United States Savings BondsfederalDownload
706 HAS — Request for Discharge From Personal Liability Under IRC 2204 or 6905federalDownload
4810 — Request For Prompt Assessment Under Internal Revenue Code Section 6501(d)federalDownload
FS 1522 — Special Form of Request for Payment of United States Savings and Retirement SecuritiesfederalDownload
SSA-721 — Statement of Death by Funeral DirectorfederalDownload
1310 — Statement of Person Claiming Refund Due a Deceased TaxpayerfederalDownload
706-NA — U.S. Estate Tax Return for Nonresident Not a Citizen of the U.S.federalDownload
706-QDT — U.S. Estate Tax Return for Qualified Domestic TrustsfederalDownload
1041 U — U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and TrustsfederalDownload
1041-A — U.S. Information Return Trust Accumulation of Charitable AmountsfederalDownload
706-A — United States Additional Estate Tax ReturnfederalDownload
706 UNITED — United States Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax ReturnfederalDownload
709 — United States Gift (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax ReturnfederalDownload
CC-1609 — Certificate of Creditor or Person Other Than a DistributeestateDownload
CC-1603 — Deposition of Witness to Prove Signatures of Deceased Attesting Witnesses and of the TestatorstateDownload
CC-1651 — Form CC-1651 PROBATE TAX RETURN ...Virginia Court SystemstateDownload
INSTRUCTIONS — PROBATE INFORMATION FORMVirginia Court SystemstateDownload
CC-1644 — Sample Form CC-1644stateDownload
ET10 — Small Estate Heirship Affidavit for Estates Not More Than 50,000stateDownload

How Probate Works in Fairfax city

Probate in Fairfax city, Virginia

The Fairfax city Probate Court handles all matters related to the estates of deceased persons, including the validation of wills, appointment of executors and administrators, and the supervised distribution of assets. If you need to file for probate in Fairfax city, VA, this guide covers what you need to know.

What Is Probate?

Probate is the legal process of settling a deceased person's estate. It involves validating the will (if one exists), identifying and inventorying assets, paying debts and taxes, and distributing remaining property to heirs and beneficiaries. In Virginia, the probate court in each county oversees this process.

When Is Probate Required in Virginia?

Probate is generally required when:

  • The deceased owned real estate solely in their name

  • The estate contains assets above Virginia's small estate threshold

  • There are disputes among heirs or creditors

  • Assets are not held in a trust or joint tenancy

Steps to File for Probate in Fairfax city

  1. Locate the will (if one exists) and gather the death certificate

  2. File a petition with the Fairfax city Probate Court to open probate

  3. Notify heirs and creditors as required by Virginia law

  4. Inventory the estate — identify all assets, debts, and liabilities

  5. Pay debts and taxes — settle outstanding obligations from estate funds

  6. Distribute remaining assets — according to the will or state intestacy laws

  7. Close the estate — file a final accounting with the court

How Long Does Probate Take?

In Virginia, probate typically takes 6 to 18 months depending on the complexity of the estate. Simple estates with no disputes may be resolved faster, while contested wills or complex asset distributions can take longer.

Do You Need a Probate Attorney?

While Virginia does not always require an attorney for probate, it is strongly recommended, especially for estates with significant assets, real estate, business interests, or potential disputes. A local probate attorney familiar with Fairfax city Probate Court procedures can help navigate the process efficiently.

Resources

For more information about the probate process, visit the Fairfax city Probate Court directly or consult with a local probate attorney. You can also explore tools like EverSettled for step-by-step estate settlement guidance.

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Additional Notes

The Fairfax Circuit Court Probate Division is located at the Fairfax County Courthouse at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 401 in the City of Fairfax. Appointments to meet with a probate clerk are held at 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Fridays. Please call 703-691-7320 (press 3, 5, 1), TTY 711 to schedule an appointment.

Office Hours

Monday-Friday8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Common Questions

Where do I file for probate in Fairfax city, VA?

Probate petitions for estates in Fairfax city are filed at the Fairfax city Probate Court. Contact the court directly for filing instructions and office hours.

How much does probate cost in Fairfax city?

Probate filing fees in Fairfax city, Virginia vary based on the estate value and type of petition. Contact the probate court clerk for the current fee schedule.

How long does probate take in Virginia?

Probate in Virginia typically takes 6 to 18 months. Timeline depends on estate complexity, creditor claims, and whether the will is contested.

Can I avoid probate?

Assets held in trusts, joint tenancy, or with designated beneficiaries (like life insurance and retirement accounts) can pass outside of probate. Consult with an estate planning attorney for strategies specific to your situation.

Do I need a lawyer for probate in Fairfax city?

While not always legally required in Virginia, a probate attorney is recommended for most estates, especially those involving real estate, business interests, or potential disputes among heirs.

What happens if someone dies without a will?

When someone dies intestate (without a will) in Virginia, their assets are distributed according to state intestacy laws. The Fairfax city Probate Court will appoint an administrator to manage the estate.

Probate Attorneys

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