West Virginia § 33-6-24 - 33-6-24. Simultaneous deaths.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 33-6-24 — 33-6-24. Simultaneous deaths., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33-6-24. 33-6-24. Simultaneous deaths.
Where the individual insured or the annuitant and the beneficiary designated in a life policy or policy insuring against accidental death or in an annuity contract have died and there is not sufficient evidence that they have died otherwise than simultaneously, the proceeds of the policy or contract shall be distributed as if the insured or annuitant had survived the beneficiary, unless otherwise specifically provided in the policy or contract.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 33-6-24
What does West Virginia Code § 33-6-24 cover?
Section 33-6-24 ("33-6-24. Simultaneous deaths.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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