A will is a legal document that describes how you would like your property distributed upon your death. To write a will in West Virginia you must be at least 18 years of age and of a sound mind, meaning you can make decisions on your own. The will must be in writing to be valid and must be signed by you in the presence of at least two witnesses who must also sign the will. The witnesses must watch you sign the will. The witnesses cannot be beneficiaries of the will. A beneficiary is a named individual in the will who stands to inherit property according to the terms of the will. West Virginia also recognizes a holographic will as being valid. A holographic will is a will that is handwritten by the testator, however a holographic will must also be witnessed in order to be valid.

Ensuring you follow the appropriate steps to execute a valid will is very important. Therefore, if you have additional questions regarding how to write a will in West Virginia, contact a West Virginia attorney today.