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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.
West Virginia probate guide covering the county commission, the fiduciary supervisor, the 90-day appraisement, small estates, and the 60-day creditor window.
West Virginia probate timeline and statutory deadlines: 90-day appraisement, 30-day notice publication, 60-day creditor claim window, and short form settlement.
West Virginia probate without a lawyer works for many routine estates: no attorney is required to qualify before the clerk of the county commission.
How a West Virginia revocable living trust works: create it under the state Trust Code, fund it to avoid probate, and pair it with a pour-over will.
How step-up in basis cuts the capital gains tax on inherited property in West Virginia, where only the decedent's half of jointly owned property steps up.
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