West Virginia Estate Planning
Protect your home and family in the Mountain State. Simple, legal wills.
West Virginia Estate Planning Rules
Creating a will in West Virginia comes with specific requirements. This page provides general information, not legal advice. Verify current requirements with a licensed attorney before relying on a generated document.
Witness Requirements
Two competent witnesses
Probate Threshold
Estates under $100,000 (Small Estate) may qualify for simplified procedures.
Specific Laws You Should Know
Holographic Wills
West Virginia allows holographic wills if they are entirely in the hand of the testator. However, they must be proved by two witnesses who know the handwriting.
Small Estate Process
WV has a simplified small estate process for estates under $100,000 (excluding real estate), handled by the County Clerk rather than a judge.
Using My Last Word in West Virginia
The builder provides a printable starting point and a conservative signing checklist. It does not replace state-specific legal advice.
- Printable witness signature lines.
- General state signing reminders.
- Prompts for common estate and digital-asset decisions.