West Virginia Probate Attorney

In West Virginia probate cases are heard in any one of the Circuit Courts. These are located in each of the 55 counties and presided over by 66 judges. If you are located in Charleston, Beckley or Clarksburg a Circuit Court will be close by. Do you have a West Virginia probate attorney? If not, let Legal Match help you find one.

Every state has it's own set of probate laws so it makes sense to hire a local attorney. In some cases the deceased might have an attorney designated to carry out his estate. This would probably be the attorney that wrote the will and helped with the estate planning. If that is the case you simply need to work with this attorney and let him help you settle the estate.

If an attorney is not already connected with the estate then you will probably need to hire one. There are times when filling out a few simple forms is all that is required. All types of legal forms are available at Legal Zoom. It's never a bad idea to have your paperwork looked at by an attorney before filing, just to be sure everything is correct.

The Personal Representative to the estate is the one with the most responsibility and is usually the one who hires the attorney. Another instance where you may need an attorney is if you are contesting a will. In either case, you should start by asking friends and co-workers for any recommendations they may have. There are many good probate attorneys in West Virginia, it may just require a little work finding the right one to work with you and your estate case.

Need an Estate Lawyer?

As you go through the probate process give some thought to the state of your own personal affairs. How many probate attorneys will it take to settle your estate? Maybe you would like to plan your estate so that your heirs never spend a dime in probate court. That is very possible and can be done with the help of a West Virginia probate attorney.

Spending time on the other pages of this site should open your eyes to the importance of a financial plan and an estate plan. During your lifetime is the only time to make important decisions about your families financial well being, should something happen to you. Take full advantage of the time spent with your West Virginia probate attorney and make sure all of your affairs are in order.

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