West Virginia § 41-3-2 - 41-3-2. When advancement deemed satisfaction of devise or bequest.
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§ 41-3-2. 41-3-2. When advancement deemed satisfaction of devise or bequest.
A provision for or advancement to any person shall be deemed a satisfaction in whole or in part of a devise or bequest to such person, contained in a previous will, if it would be so deemed in case the devisee or legatee were the child of the testator; and whether he be a child or not, it shall be so deemed in all cases in which it shall appear from parol or other evidence to have been so intended.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 41-3-2
What does West Virginia Code § 41-3-2 cover?
Section 41-3-2 ("41-3-2. When advancement deemed satisfaction of devise or bequest.") 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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Is this the official text of West Virginia law?
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