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After a parent dies · West Virginia
Executor duties and deadlines in West Virginia
In West Virginia, the personal representative must appraise the person's real estate and personal probate property. In West Virginia, the personal representative completes a sworn questionnaire on the Tax Commissioner's appraisement form about nonprobate property. In West Virginia, the nonprobate inventory form is treated as confidential tax information.
Educational only. Not legal advice. Sources checked November 2, 2026.
What the official sources say
- In West Virginia, the personal representative must appraise the person's real estate and personal probate property. West Virginia Code § 44-1-14. Checked November 2, 2026
- In West Virginia, the personal representative completes a sworn questionnaire on the Tax Commissioner's appraisement form about nonprobate property. West Virginia Code § 44-1-14. Checked November 2, 2026
- In West Virginia, the nonprobate inventory form is treated as confidential tax information. West Virginia Code § 44-1-14. Checked November 2, 2026
How to keep these papers
Keep dated copies of the papers you already have in one place, and write the day something happened on the same day. KeepMyProof is a private phone app for that: folders with checklists, the day it happened next to the day you saved it, and one PDF of a folder when someone asks.
- Will or trust copies
- Death certificates
- Court papers naming the executor
- Accounts and property papers
- Bills and letters to close out
- Family land papers (heirs' property)
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Questions
Where do these West Virginia facts come from?
Each fact on this page is copied from an official source: West Virginia Code § 44-1-14. We checked that each source still says it on November 2, 2026. Rules and forms change, so open the official link and read the current version before you rely on it.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is educational only and is not legal advice. KeepMyProof is not a law firm. For advice about your situation, ask a lawyer licensed in West Virginia or your court's self-help center.
Which papers should I keep for after a parent dies?
A good start: Will or trust copies; Death certificates; Court papers naming the executor; Accounts and property papers; Bills and letters to close out; Family land papers (heirs' property). Keep only papers you are allowed to have, write the date on each note, and keep originals somewhere safe.
How can I keep these papers private on my phone?
KeepMyProof keeps copies of the papers you already have in folders with checklists, encrypted on your phone, with no account and no ads. It is free for the first items you save. It is coming soon to Google Play.
Educational only. Not legal advice.