West Virginia § 44-2-25 When personal representative not compelled to make distribution

West Virginia Statutes

§ 44-2-25 — When personal representative not compelled to make distribution

West Virginia § 44-2-25

Ch. 44ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES AND TRUSTS

Art. 2PROOF AND ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATES OF DECEDENTS

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W. Va. Code § 44-2-25 (2026).

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A personal representative shall not be compelled to pay any legacy given by the will, or make distribution of the estate of his decedent, until after six months from the date of the order conferring authority on the first executor or administrator of such decedent, and not then unless the report of claims against the estate made by the fiduciary commissioner has been confirmed, and no appeal has been taken from the county commission’s order of confirmation.

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A personal representative shall not be compelled to pay any legacy given by the will, or make distribution of the estate of his decedent, until after six months from the date of the order conferring authority on the first executor or administrator of such decedent, and not then unless the report of claims against the estate made by the fiduciary commissioner has been confirmed, and no appeal has been taken from the county commission’s order of confirmation.