West Virginia § 31I-1-5 Operation and powers

West Virginia Statutes

§ 31I-1-5 — Operation and powers

West Virginia § 31I-1-5

Ch. 31ITRUST COMPANIES

Art. 1PRIVATE TRUST COMPANIES AND PRIVATE TRUST BUSINESS

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W. Va. Code § 31I-1-5 (2026).

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Every private trust company and licensed private trust company shall conduct its business in accordance with an operating plan and in accordance with generally accepted fiduciary standards. A private trust company or licensed private trust company when engaging in a private trust business shall have the same rights, powers, and privileges as a banking or trust institution pursuant to §31A-4-14 of this code, including the power to act as executor under the last will and testament or administrator of the estate of any deceased family member.

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Every private trust company and licensed private trust company shall conduct its business in accordance with an operating plan and in accordance with generally accepted fiduciary standards. A private trust company or licensed private trust company when engaging in a private trust business shall have the same rights, powers, and privileges as a banking or trust institution pursuant to §31A-4-14 of this code, including the power to act as executor under the last will and testament or administrator of the estate of any deceased family member.