West Virginia Code
Article 4. Accounting by Fiduciaries
§44-4-5. Examination of Bonds at Time of Accounting, and When Requested by Interested Party

When any fiduciary, except a sheriff, presents the statement required of him by law before a fiduciary commissioner or before a commissioner in chancery having before him the account of the fiduciary for settlement, the fiduciary commissioner or commissioner in chancery, as the case may be, shall examine whether the fiduciary has given bond as the law requires, and whether the penalty thereof and the sureties thereon are sufficient. The fiduciary commissioner to whom the estate or trust was referred shall, upon the application of any interested person at any time before the statement is presented, and after reasonable notice to the fiduciary, examine any matters, or inquire whether security ought to be required of a fiduciary who may have been allowed to qualify without giving it, or whether, by reason of the incapacity, misconduct or removal of any fiduciary from this state, or for any other cause, it is improper to permit the estate of the decedent, ward, beneficiary, or other person, to remain under his control. The result of every examination and inquiry shall be reported by the fiduciary commissioner to the county commission then having jurisdiction over the fiduciary and his account.

Structure West Virginia Code

West Virginia Code

Chapter 44. Administration of Estates and Trusts

Article 4. Accounting by Fiduciaries

§44-4-1. Record of Appraisements

§44-4-2. Fiduciaries to Exhibit Accounts for Settlement

§44-4-3. Fiduciaries From Whom Inventories, Appraisals or Accounts Are Due When This Article Effective May Be Proceeded Against

§44-4-4. Fiduciaries of Small Estates May Account Once in Three Years

§44-4-5. Examination of Bonds at Time of Accounting, and When Requested by Interested Party

§44-4-6. Settlements for Previous Years; Objections to Account

§44-4-7. Failure to Account Forfeits Commissions Unless Allowed by Circuit Court or County Commission

§44-4-8. How Accounting Compellable by Person Interested

§44-4-9. Publication of List of Fiduciaries Prior to Settlements

§44-4-10. Securities and Moneys to Be Exhibited to Fiduciary Commissioner

§44-4-11. Liability for Losses or Failure to Make Defense

§44-4-12. Compensation and Expenses of Fiduciaries

§44-4-12a. Compensation and Expenses of Personal Representatives

§44-4-13. Receipt to Be Given Fiduciaries for Vouchers

§44-4-14. Reports of Fiduciary Commissioner

§44-4-14a. Final Settlement by Fiduciaries for Decedent's Estates; Penalty

§44-4-15. Exceptions to Report

§44-4-16. Filing of Report and Vouchers

§44-4-17. Examination and Correction or Recommittal of Report

§44-4-18. Effect of Confirmation of Report; How Made Conclusive

§44-4-19. Investment of Funds May Be Ordered

§44-4-20. Disbursement of Balance After Settlement; Suit to Compel Disbursement; Final Report of Fiduciary Following Disbursement

§44-4-21. How Fiduciary Accounts Settled in Suits to Be Recorded

§44-4-22. Application Only to Personal Representatives, Guardians, Curators or Committees