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W. Va. Code § 42-5-6

Article does not apply if decedent provides otherwise

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W. Va. Code § 42-5-6, Article does not apply if decedent provides otherwise, West Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2386313
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This article shall not apply in the case of wills, living trusts, deeds, or contracts of insurance wherein provision has been made for distribution of property different from the provisions of this article.