An action may be maintained for waste of a decedent's estate against (i) the personal representative of a person who, without any lawful authority, assumes to act as an executor or (ii) the personal representative of a rightful executor or administrator.
Action against representative of executor for waste
Va. Code Ann. § 64.2-546, under Chapter 5. Personal Representatives and Administration of Estates..
Va. Code Ann. § 64.2-546