The West Virginia last will and testament, also known as a will, is a legal document that details the testator’s wishes regarding the distribution of their assets, the upbringing of their children, and other matters after their passing. A personal representative, also known as an executor, is a responsible individual appointed to oversee the distribution of the estate in compliance with the terms of the will.

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Our West Virginia Wills are printable and can be downloaded in case you want to edit or customize the document. We have wills for persons with and without children, and for those who are single, married, and remarried. We also have a specialized will for grandparents.

West Virginia State Statute Governing Wills

West Virginia Code Chapter 41

West Virginia Will Age Requirements

Age Requirements: Every person 18 years or older and of sound mind may, by will, dispose of any estate to which he shall be entitled at his death, and which, if not so disposed of, would devolve upon his heirs, personal representative, or next of kin.

West Virginia Will Signing Requirements

Signing Requirements: The will shall be signed by the testator, or by some other person in his presence and by his direction, in such manner as to make it manifest that the name is intended as a signature.

West Virginia Will Witness Requirements

Will Witnessing Requirements: Two competent witnesses, present at the same time shall subscribe the will in the presence of the testator, and of each other, but no form of attestation shall be necessary.