West Virginia Statutes

§ 38-9-5 — Descent of homestead to infant children

West Virginia § 38-9-5
JurisdictionWest Virginia
Ch. 38LIENS
Art. 9HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS

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W. Va. Code § 38-9-5 (2026).

Text

In case of the death of a husband, wife or parent owning such homestead, the benefit thereof shall descend to his or her minor children, and shall be held and enjoyed by them as such homestead, until all of such infants attain the age of twenty-one years unless they sooner die.

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Legislative History

1974 Reg. Sess., SB158

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