Precludes an estate with probate real property from being processed as a small estate
Small estate of decedent domiciled in state, without owning any interest in any real property, may be administered upon affidavit, without appointment of representative.
The small assets of the decedent may be paid or delivered to the authorized successor.
Any successor of a decedent, without owning any interest in any real property, may execute and tender for recording to county clerk an affidavit concerning small estate.
Legislative History
On Feb. 24, 2025, bill was introduced in House; on Mar. 12, 2025, bill passed House.
On Mar. 13, 2025, bill was introduced in Senate; on Apr. 8, 2025, bill passed Senate.
On Apr. 10, 2025, House concurred Senate amendment; on Apr. 15, sent to governor.
Effectiveness
If enacted, bill provisions become effective 90 days after passage.
Apr. 25, 2025 WV LEG Governor Approval
On Apr. 25, 2025, WV LEG reported governor approved HB 2867, effective Jul. 9, 2025
Regulators
WV LEG
Entity Types
Corp; Fiduciary
Reference
Act, 4/25/2025; Bill HB2867, 4/15/2025; Citation: WV LEG 44-1A-44-1A-2;
