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W. Va. Code § 41-3-1

When will takes effect

West Virginia · West Virginia Code Chapter 41 — Wills · Status: effective

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W. Va. Code § 41-3-1, When will takes effect, West Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2386236
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A will shall be construed, with reference to the estate comprised in it, to speak and take effect as if it had been executed immediately before the death of the testator, unless a contrary intention shall appear by the will.