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West Virginia Last Will and Testament

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Updated October 12, 2026

A West Virginia last will and testament is a legal document that allows an individual ("testator") to outline their wishes for distributing their personal and real property, fiduciary assets, digital property, and any other property after their death.

Who can make a will?

Any person who is not of unsound mind or under the age of 18.[1]

Signing Requirements

Must be signed by the testator in the presence of at least two competent witnesses present at the same time. The witnesses must also sign the will in the presence of the testator.[2]

An interested party can be a witness if they are generally competent, although they may forfeit part of whatever devise or bequest was left to them in the will.[3]

State Definition

“Wills” shall be valid if written and signed under the requirements of Sec. 41-1-3.[2]

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