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How to access a West Virginia decedent's digital assets under Chapter 44, Article 5B: online tools, will and POA language, crypto, and executor access.
West Virginia estate planning basics: the will, durable power of attorney, advance directive, and revocable trust most adults need, plus probate and taxes.
West Virginia executor bond: a personal representative gives bond to qualify under W. Va. Code 44-1-1, and a will can waive bond or surety under 44-1-8.
West Virginia executor duties in order: qualify before the Clerk of the County Commission, return the appraisement, publish notice, then close the estate.
A West Virginia guardianship plan starts with a durable POA and advance directive. See how adult conservatorship and minor guardianship work if court is needed.
How a West Virginia healthcare directive works: a living will or medical power of attorney signed before two witnesses and a notary, plus the surrogate order.
Who inherits under West Virginia intestate succession: the spouse takes the whole estate unless the decedent left descendants who are not the spouse's.
How a West Virginia pet trust works under W. Va. Code 44D-4-408: name a caregiver and trustee, fund an animal-care trust, and keep control while you live.
West Virginia power of attorney rules under Chapter 39B: durable by default, signed and notarized, no witnesses, and hot powers that need an express grant.
How West Virginia probate accounting works: file the 90-day appraisement, settle before the Fiduciary Supervisor, and close with a short or final settlement.
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