About the Commissioner of Accounts
- The Commissioner of Accounts is a court-appointed attorney who has the legal responsibility to oversee your actions as a Personal Representative to ensure that you preserve the Estate assets and perform your duties as required by law.
- This means that you must file an Inventory and First and/or subsequent Accountings with the Commissioner, for review and approval.
- Upon approval, these Inventory and Accounting documents are filed with the Probate Clerk.
- The Probate Clerk will record these documents and they become public records.
Contact Information
Melinda Dickerson Hetzel, Commissioner of Accounts
Commissioner of Accounts Office EmailCommissioner of Accounts Office Email104 Church Street, SE Suite 201
Leesburg, VA 20175
Email: Commissioner of Accounts Office
Phone: 703-777-5300
Fax: 703-777-6990
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.