The validity and effect of wills executed prior to the time this code becomes effective shall be determined by the laws of this state in force at the time of their execution. Every will re-executed, or republished, or revived by any codicil, shall, for the purposes of this chapter, be deemed to have been made at the time at which the same shall be so re-executed, republished, or revived.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 1. Capacity to Make; Requisites; Validity
§41-1-1. Who May Make Will and as to What Property
§41-1-2. Who May Not Make Will
§41-1-3. Must Be in Writing; Witnesses
§41-1-4. Execution of Power of Appointment
§41-1-5. Wills of Personal Estate by Soldiers, Sailors or Nonresidents
§41-1-6. Revocation by Divorce; No Revocation by Other Changes of Circumstances
§41-1-8. Revival After Revocation
§41-1-9. Effect of Subsequent Conveyance
§41-1-10. On What Wills Chapter Operates; When Re-Executed Wills Deemed to Be Made