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It only needs to be entirely written, dated, and signed by the testator's hand. It does not need to be attested to by witnesses or to be acknowledged before a notary public. A testator has more freedom in the execution of a holographic will.
A holographic will is a will that is entirely handwritten by the testator. For a holographic will to be valid in West Virginia, there are three requirements. First, the entire will must be in the handwriting of the testator. Any words not in the testator's handwriting will be excluded from the will.
Then the court can decide to allow the executor to distribute the assets without having to go through the regular probate process. If the executor gets permission, they must then file an affidavit, no sooner than 60 days after providing any notice required by law to close the estate.
Under West Virginia law, a will must be filed with the court within 30 days after the death of the testator. West Virginia Code § 41-5-1. So, after you pass away, your will should be filed in your local probate court by the person named to be your personal representative (also called an executor or administrator).
No will shall be valid unless it be in writing and signed by the testator, or by some other person in his presence and by his direction, in such manner as to make it manifest that the name is intended as a signature; and moreover, unless it be wholly in the handwriting of the testator, the signature shall be made or
As the concept of joint will clearly state that one of the testators cannot revoke a joint will, mutual consent is necessary. At the same time if it can be proved that there is no such agreement made between the parties then the testator has the right to revoke the will.
NOTARY REQUIREMENTSThere is no requirement for a will to be notarized in West Virginia, unless the will contains a self-proving affidavit. The self-proving affidavit must be notarized (W. Va. Code § 41-5-15).
As per the law, the joint assets are owned by both individuals hence both individuals i.e. husband & wife should make a Will either two separate Wills or one single Joint Will.
A joint will can be executed with each other or with the third person in accordance with a proper agreement or contract in order to transfer or dispose of the property. A joint will can be made with another person through an agreement but it cannot be revoked by one testator.
Upon the death of one partner, the survivor cannot alter the provisions of the will or change the mutually agreed beneficiaries.