Understanding Form CC-1650: Probate Information Form

What is Virginia Form CC-1650?

Prior to filling out form CC-1650 you will need to gather The Will

Identify who has been appointed executor, or co-executors. You will use this information to complete the form.

Purpose of Form CC-1650

• Prove the will: Is the Will valid.  There are 3 ways to to prove a will:
  1. Self-Proving affidavit, the will contains language that is signed by both the decedent & a witness an is further notarized. 
  
  Deposition of Witness to Will without Self-Proving clause
  If the Will lacks the self-proving affidavit, the PR needs to bring in at least one of the witnesses.  Form cc-1610, is used to depose the witness
  
  Holographic Will
  If the will is written entirely by hand, then the PR needs to bring 2 people, who are
  1) disinterested in the estate, who can testify that they are familiar with the decedents writing & 2) that the writing on the will is that of the decedent. 
  Form CC-1602 is used to depose the witnesses
  
  Note:  A disinterested person is :  Not a relative, Not a beneficiary or a relative of a beneficiary 


• Gather Information: The form collects vital information about the decedent, including their name, date of death, and domicile at the time of death.


• Identify the Executor: It identifies the person who is applying to manage the decedent's estate.


• Outline the Estate's Assets: It provides a preliminary estimate of the decedent's probate assets.

Key Sections of Form CC-1650
 

1. Decedent’s Information

•    Full legal name


•    Date of death


•    Last known address

2. Applicant’s Information

•    Name of the proposed executor or administrator


•    Relationship to the decedent


•    Contact information

3. Estate Details

•    Estimated value of probate assets


•    Brief description of the assets

Why is Form CC-1650 Important?

• Legal Requirement: It is a mandatory step in initiating the probate process.


• Clerk's Assessment: It helps the Clerk of the Circuit Court assess the validity and completeness of the probate application.


• Smooth Process: Properly filling out this form can help ensure a smoother and more efficient probate process.

Steps to Complete Form CC-1650

1. Gather Necessary Information: Collect all required information about the decedent and the estate.


2. Fill Out the Form: Provide accurate details in each section of the form.


3. Submit to the Clerk:  Submit the completed form to the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the appropriate jurisdiction.

Other forms you may need are :  List of Heirs ( cc-1611 ) & Probate Tax Returns ( cc-1651 ) both forms are available in the download section

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Additional Forms

List of Heirs | CC-1611