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
4 Cornwall Street, NE
Leesburg, VA 20176Commissioner of Accounts Office EmailCommissioner of Accounts Office Email
Email: Commissioner of Accounts Office
Phone: 703-777-5300
Fax: 703-777-6990
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monthly Public Outreach Meetings
- The Commissioner of Accounts holds monthly public outreach meetings in order for fiduciaries to ask questions or seek guidance regarding fiduciary responsibilities and estate administration in general.
- Each meeting includes a brief presentation and an opportunity for questions.
- If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Lombardi at the Commissioner of Accounts office at 703-777-5300.
