West Virginia: Selling a House with a Reverse Mortgage When Lender Requests Renunciation Letters
Disclaimer: This is general information only and is not legal advice. Consult a West Virginia attorney experienced in probate, real estate, or reverse-mortgage matters before taking action. Detailed Answer When a homeowner with a reverse mortgage dies, the loan typically becomes due and payable. Lenders commonly request specific documentation before they will approve a sale […]
Read article →What to Do If a Relative Refuses to Renounce Serving as Personal Representative — West Virginia
When a Relative Refuses to Renounce the Right to Serve as Personal Representative: What You Can Do in West Virginia Quick answer: If a relative (like an uncle) who has priority to serve as personal representative refuses to sign a renunciation in West Virginia, you still have options. You can ask the court to appoint […]
Read article →Challenging Power of Attorney Transfers in West Virginia
Can You Set Aside Transfers Made Under a Power of Attorney When You Suspect the Principal Lacked Capacity? Short answer: Yes — in West Virginia you may be able to challenge transfers made under a power of attorney (POA) if you can prove the principal (here, your grandfather) lacked the mental capacity when the POA […]
Read article →West Virginia — First Step to Determine Who Legally Owns Part of Your Grandfather’s Land
Detailed answer — First practical step to determine legal ownership under West Virginia law Short answer: begin with a recorded deed search and the county probate records where your grandfather lived or where the land is located. Those records usually show the current legal owner and the chain of title that explains how ownership passed. […]
Read article →West Virginia: What Happens to Joint Bank Accounts and Property When Someone Dies Without a Will
What Happens to Joint Bank Accounts and Property When Someone Dies Without a Will in West Virginia Detailed Answer — How West Virginia Handles Joint Accounts and Intestate Property Short answer: In West Virginia, what happens to jointly held bank accounts and jointly owned property after a person dies without a will depends on how […]
Read article →How to Be Appointed Administrator or Co‑Administrator of an Estate in West Virginia
Overview: Becoming an Estate Administrator or Co-Administrator in West Virginia Short answer: To be appointed you (1) confirm the decedent’s domicile and whether a will named an executor, (2) gather required documents (death certificate, will if any, list of heirs, asset information), (3) file a petition for appointment with the circuit court where the decedent […]
Read article →Using Wills, Beneficiary Designations, and Trusts to Avoid Probate in West Virginia
Detailed Answer Short answer: A will alone will not keep assets out of probate in West Virginia. To transfer assets at death without probate you generally need valid beneficiary designations, payable-on-death (POD) or transfer-on-death (TOD) titling, joint-ownership with clear survivorship, or a properly funded revocable living trust. Each method has trade-offs. Review and coordinate all […]
Read article →How to Submit an Original Will to a West Virginia Probate Court When You Live Out of State
Submitting an Original Will to a West Virginia Probate Court from Out of State Detailed Answer This answer explains practical steps for submitting an original will to a West Virginia probate court (the court in the county where the decedent was domiciled) when you, the potential personal representative or interested person, live in another state. […]
Read article →Confirming an Original Will in West Virginia
Detailed Answer Short answer: In West Virginia, the probate court generally wants to see the original signed will to admit it to probate. You can take several practical and legal steps to confirm whether the document you have is the original or only a copy. If the original cannot be produced, West Virginia law allows […]
Read article →Buying Out Siblings' Shares in a Parent's House in West Virginia
Frequently Asked Questions — Buying Out Co-Heirs’ Shares in a Parent’s House in West Virginia Detailed Answer This answer explains the typical step-by-step process for one heir to buy out the other heirs’ shares in real property that belonged to a deceased parent under West Virginia law. This is a general guide — facts can […]
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