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2021 West Virginia Code
Chapter 44. Administration of Estates and Trusts
Article 3A. Optional Procedure for Proof and Allowance of Claims Against Estates of Decedents; County Option
§44-3A-34. When Enforcement of Lien to Secure Claim Barred

Universal Citation:
WV Code § 44-3A-34 (2021)
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When the right to bring an action against distributees and legatees on any claim against the decedent shall become barred, the right to enforce such claim against real estate shall also become barred to the extent that such claim could have been collected out of the personal assets of the decedent. The provisions of this section shall not apply to liens upon real property acquired or created in the lifetime of the decedent, made or created to secure claims due and payable in future installments or at a future date.

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