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2021 West Virginia Code
Chapter 42. Descent and Distribution
Article 1. Descent
- §42-1-1. General Definitions
- §42-1-2. Intestate Estate
- §42-1-3. Share of Spouse
- §42-1-3a. Share of Heirs Other Than Surviving Spouse
- §42-1-3b. Requirement That Heir Survive Decedent for One Hundred Twenty Hours
- §42-1-3c. No Taker
- §42-1-3d. Representation
- §42-1-3e. Kindred of Half Blood
- §42-1-3f. Afterborn Heirs
- §42-1-3g. Advancements
- §42-1-4. Alienage
- §42-1-5. From Whom Children Born Out of Wedlock Inherit
- §42-1-6. Legitimation by Marriage
- §42-1-7. Issue Legitimate Though Marriage Null
- §42-1-8. Posthumous Children to Take
- §42-1-9. Establishment and Recordation of Descent
- §42-1-10. Individuals Related to Decedent Through Two Lines
- §42-1-11. When a Parent May Not Inherit From a Child
- §42-1-12. When a Child May Inherit From a Parent Who Has Been Barred From Inheritance
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