How to make a Will in West Virginia

That's a great question - provide peace of mind, control over asset distribution, minimize family disputes, protect your children's future, support cherished charities, to name a few. With Snug, it's also incredibly easy to do, so what are you waiting for?

Probate in West Virginia can last from a few months up to a year or more, depending on the specific case. Snug's online estate planning platform is designed to help you through this process with ease. Our goal is to make estate planning as straightforward as possible, giving you the confidence that your loved ones will be well-protected.

In West Virginia, the average cost of a will ranges from $300 to $1,000, and the average cost for a trust can be between $1,000 and $3,000. Snug is an affordable option for estate planning, offering a platform that helps you create customized wills and trusts without the high costs of hiring an attorney. Our platform is designed to be user-friendly, ensuring a comprehensive and legally sound estate plan.

In West Virginia, a will does not have to be notarized. However, you can create a self-proving will by attaching a notarized self-proving affidavit signed by the testator and witnesses. This affidavit confirms the validity of the will and can streamline the probate process by eliminating the need for witnesses to testify about the will's authenticity in court.

A will in West Virginia requires the signatures of at least two competent witnesses. While there are no specific age requirements for witnesses, it is generally recommended that they be at least 18 years old. To avoid potential conflicts of interest and challenges during probate, witnesses should not be beneficiaries named in the will.