West Virginia Statutes

§ 36-8-4 — Rules for taking custody

West Virginia·Ch. 36 ESTATES AND PROPERTY·Art. 8 UNIFORM UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT

Except as otherwise provided in this article or by other statute of this state, property that is presumed abandoned, whether located in this or another state, is subject to the custody of this state if:

(1)The last known address of the apparent owner, as shown on the records of the holder, is in this state;
(2)The records of the holder do not reflect the identity of the person entitled to the property and it is established that the last known address of the person entitled to the property is in this state;
(3)The records of the holder do not reflect the last known address of the apparent owner and it is established that:
(i)The last known address of the person entitled to the property is in this state; or
(ii)The holder is domiciled in this state or is a government or governmenta

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Legislative History

1997 Reg. Sess., SB125; 1993 Reg. Sess., SB430; 1983 Reg. Sess., HB1454; 1966 Reg. Sess., HB205

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