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WV HB4850

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joe Funkhouser

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals must create a free online instructional video for executors and administrators of estates covering fiduciary requirements and estate execution duties

  • Training must be available beginning January 1, 2027, with accessibility options for sight-impaired individuals

  • Video must also be available at every county commission and county sheriff's office for those without internet access

  • Completion of the training is optional for appointed executors, not mandatory

  • Amends §44-1-1 and adds new §44-1-1a to the West Virginia Code regarding personal representatives

Legislative Description

Providing online training for Executors/Executrix of an Estate

Estates and Trusts

Last Action

Completed legislative action

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/25/2026
Judiciary2/9/2026
Courts2/5/2026
Judiciary1/27/2026

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