Oral trusts are unenforceable in this state.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 44D. Uniform Trust Code
Article 4. Creation, Validity, Modification and Termination of Trust
§44D-4-401. Methods of Creating Trust
§44D-4-402. Requirement for Creation
§44D-4-403. Trusts Created in Other Jurisdictions
§44D-4-405. Charitable Purposes; Enforcement
§44D-4-406. Creation of Trust Induced by Fraud, Duress or Undue Influence
§44D-4-407. Oral Trusts Unenforceable
§44D-4-408. Trust for Care of Animal
§44D-4-409. Noncharitable Trust Without Ascertainable Beneficiary
§44D-4-410. Modification or Termination of Trust; Proceedings for Approval or Disapproval
§44D-4-411. Modification or Termination of Noncharitable Irrevocable Trust by Consent
§44D-4-414. Modification or Termination of Uneconomic Trust
§44D-4-415. Reformation to Correct Mistakes
§44D-4-416. Modification to Achieve Grantor's Tax Objectives