Legal Last Will and Testament Form for a Widow or Widower with Adult and Minor Children - West Virginia 2026

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering your name in Field [1] and your county of residence in Field [3].
  3. In Article One, specify the name of your deceased spouse in Field [4] and list your children’s names and birth dates in Fields [5]-[12].
  4. For Article Three, if you wish to bequeath specific property, fill out the relevant fields with names, addresses, relationships, and descriptions of the property. If not applicable, type 'none'.
  5. In Article Four, designate your homestead beneficiaries by typing their names in Field [31].
  6. Continue through Articles Five to Ten, filling out each section as required. Ensure you provide details for any trusts or guardianship arrangements.
  7. Once completed, review all entries for accuracy before printing. Remember to sign the document in front of two witnesses.

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Yes. You can create your own will in West Virginia. Many people with simple estates choose to make their own will and other estate planning documents, like a power of attorney and living will.
A person having custody of a will shall, within thirty days after the death of the testator is known to him deliver such will to the clerk of the county court having jurisdiction of the probate thereof, or to the executor named in the will, who shall offer it for probate, or deliver it to the clerk, within a reasonable
IMPORTANT NOTE: Notarization is NOT required for a valid will in West Virginia. A Self-Proof Affidavit, which is signed by the attesting witnesses, assists with probate and is usually used. The affidavit is docHubd, which means that the notary as another person must be present and handling pages.
In California intestate law, the biological children of a deceased person, regardless of the marital status of their parents, have the strongest rights to inheritance because they are direct bloodline descendants.
In West Virginia, you can make a living trust to avoid probate for virtually any asset you ownreal estate, bank accounts, vehicles, and so on.

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If your language is ambiguous or your intentions are not clear it could lead to instructions not being followed properly or the will being ruled invalid. Ensure you seek professional advice when writing a will, and that all of the proper steps are taken, including having the will witnessed.

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