Probate Department |
The Probate Department has general supervision of all fiduciary matters and of the fiduciaries (Executors/Administrators/Guardians/Trustees) thereof and of all fiduciary commissioners and of all matters referred to such commissioners.
The following information has been drafted to help you understand the process of probate (estate administration). It is general information and cannot be taken into consideration every factual situation. While statutory changes have made it easier for the taxpayer to complete estate administration without professional assistance, there are exceptions. Extraordinary issues may require that you seek the advice of legal counsel.
If you have any questions regarding the process of administration in Morgan County, please do not hesitate to call.
West Virginia Department of Tax & Revenue
West Virginia State Code
Click below for information on:
WHY PROBATE
APPOINTING A FIDUCIARY (EXECUTOR/ADMINISTRATOR)
WILLS
PROBATE OF A WILL
QUALIFYING AS FIDUCIARY
BOND (SURETY) – ADMINISTRATORS
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
INVENTORY & APPRAISEMENT OF ASSETS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
INSOLVENT ESTATES
INHERITANCE/ESTATE TAX
OTHER TAX RETURNS
5% COMMISSION ALLOWED
SETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNTS
FEES
REAL ESTATE
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