Reviewing and Correcting Probate Filings in West Virginia
Reviewing and Correcting Probate Filings: A Practical West Virginia Guide Summary: This FAQ-style guide explains how a close family member can review probate records and correct missing or incorrect filings in a decedent’s estate in West Virginia. It covers where to get records, what to look for, how to raise errors with the personal representative […]
Read article →How to Challenge an Estate Administrator Appointment in West Virginia
Detailed Answer If you believe the person the court appointed to administer your grandparent’s estate in West Virginia should not serve, you can challenge that appointment through the county probate court. Below is a clear, step‑by‑step explanation of how the process works, common legal grounds for objection, the evidence you will need, and the likely […]
Read article →Fixing Probate Paperwork Errors in West Virginia: How to Correct Wrong Sibling Listings
How to Correct Errors in West Virginia Probate Paperwork (for example: wrong siblings listed) Short answer: In West Virginia you can usually correct mistakes in probate paperwork by filing an amendment or a motion with the probate court, providing documentary proof of the correct heirs, and giving notice to interested parties. If the estate has […]
Read article →Probate Without Administration in West Virginia: Transferring Real Property Under a Will
Probating a Will Without Administration in West Virginia: How Real Property Title Can Transfer Disclaimer: This is educational information only and not legal advice. For advice about a specific estate, contact a licensed West Virginia attorney. Overview — what “probate without administration” means in West Virginia Probate without administration is a streamlined court process to […]
Read article →Challenging an Administrator’s Claim to Inherited Real Property — West Virginia
Detailed Answer If you believe an estate administrator (also called a personal representative) is claiming ownership of real property that you are supposed to inherit, you can challenge that claim under West Virginia law. An administrator holds legal title to estate assets only as a fiduciary whose job is to collect, protect, and distribute estate […]
Read article →West Virginia — Who Gets Surplus Proceeds When an Owner Dies Intestate (Siblings Involved)
What happens to surplus proceeds when a property owner dies without a will and siblings are involved? Answer — plain English overview If a property owner in West Virginia dies without a will (intestate) and a foreclosure or sheriff sale produces surplus proceeds (money remaining after all liens, costs, and fees are paid), those surplus […]
Read article →How to File a Motion for Surplus Funds After a Foreclosure in West Virginia
Frequently Asked: Getting Surplus Funds After a Foreclosure in West Virginia This FAQ explains the practical steps to file a motion to determine and recover surplus funds after a foreclosure sale in West Virginia. It assumes the foreclosed property belonged to your mother and that you are starting with no legal background. Short answer If […]
Read article →West Virginia: How to Document a Repossessed Vehicle When Settling an Estate
Detailed Answer Overview — what matters when a vehicle is repossessed during estate settlement If a loved one’s vehicle was repossessed before or after their death, the timing and the legal paperwork determine whether the vehicle (or any proceeds from its sale) is part of the decedent’s estate. In West Virginia, estate administrators must account […]
Read article →How to Claim Tax Foreclosure Surplus Funds in West Virginia
Claiming Surplus Funds After a Tax Foreclosure Sale in West Virginia This FAQ explains how someone can try to recover surplus (overbid) funds after a county tax foreclosure sale in West Virginia — for example, if your mother’s house sold for more than the unpaid taxes, fees, and costs. This is general information and not […]
Read article →Transferring a Deceased Parent’s Car Title in West Virginia When the Original Title Is Missing
Step-by-step answer This answer explains how, under West Virginia law, a surviving spouse (or the other parent) can transfer a deceased parent’s motor vehicle title when the original title is missing. This explains typical DMV steps, probate alternatives (small‑estate procedures), and what documents you will likely need. This is educational information only and not legal […]
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