West Virginia Estate Planning Laws
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Whether you have a mansion and several yachts or barely a roof over your head, it's always a good idea to plan your estate while you're still relatively young. Welcome to FindLaw's section on the estate planning laws and procedures of West Virginia, with legalese-free summaries of the laws that impact how you write wills and engage in other estate planning processes. This section covers living wills, which allow you to communicate your health care and end-of-life preferences in the event that you lose capacity; information about probate taxes and the probate process in general; and much more. Click on a link below to learn more about West Virginia's estate planning laws.