41-1-1 Who may make will and as to what property
41-1-2 Who may not make will
41-1-3 Must be in writing; witnesses
41-1-4 Execution of power of appointment
41-1-5 Wills of personal estate by soldiers, sailors or nonresidents
41-1-6 Revocation by divorce; no revocation by other changes of circumstances
41-1-7 Revocation generally
41-1-8 Revival after revocation
41-1-9 Effect of subsequent conveyance
41-1-10 On what wills chapter operates; when re-executed wills deemed to be made
will 560x170

Ask a will, trust or estate question, get an answer ASAP!
Thousands of highly rated, verified estate & trust lawyers.
Click here to chat with a lawyer about your rights.

Terms Used In West Virginia Code > Chapter 41 > Article 1 - Capacity to Make; Requisites; Validity

  • Codicil: An addition, change, or supplement to a will executed with the same formalities required for the will itself.
  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Executor: A male person named in a will to carry out the decedent
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by printing, engraving, writing, or otherwise. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
  • State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
  • Testator: A male person who leaves a will at death.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.