Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in West Virginia

Does Will have to be signed in State where you live?

I work in Maryland and live in West Virginia. Because my commute makes my days 13 hours long - I am unable to organize signing my Will in West Virginia. Can I sign it in Maryland and if so, will West Virginia accept it or do I have to go through some process of domestication or something weird? Thank you for your help.


Asked on 5/31/02, 2:33 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Rodney Berry Berry, Kessler, Crutchfield and Taylor

Re: Does Will have to be signed in State where you live?

It doesn't matter where you sign the will. Just make certain that the 2 witnesses watched you sign it; that they can not become beneficiaries; and that they signed it in the presence of each other.

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Answered on 5/31/02, 2:51 pm


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