Monongalia County Affidavit of Heirship Form

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Monongalia County Affidavit of Heirship Form

Monongalia County Affidavit of Heirship Form

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Monongalia County Affidavit of Heirship Guide

Monongalia County Affidavit of Heirship Guide

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Monongalia County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Heirship Document

Monongalia County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Heirship Document

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Important: Your property must be located in Monongalia County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

County of Monongalia

Address:
Courthouse - 243 High St, Rm 123
Morgantown, West Virginia 26505-5491

Hours: 9:00 to 5:00 Tu - Fr; Mo until 7:00

Phone: (304) 291-7230

Recording Tips for Monongalia County:
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Ask for certified copies if you need them for other transactions

Cities and Jurisdictions in Monongalia County

Properties in any of these areas use Monongalia County forms:

  • Blacksville
  • Cassville
  • Dellslow
  • Granville
  • Maidsville
  • Morgantown
  • Osage
  • Pentress
  • Pursglove
  • Wana

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Monongalia County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Monongalia County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Monongalia County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Monongalia County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Monongalia County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Monongalia County?

Recording fees in Monongalia County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (304) 291-7230 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

An affidavit of heirship establishes the lawful heirs of a decedent's estate when he or she dies intestate (without a will).

When recorded in the land records where the real property described within is located, the affidavit provides a record of the change in ownership and succession in interest of the within-described assets to the decedent's heir(s). The affidavit is not to be used when a will is probated or a proceeding for the administration of the decedent's estate has been opened.

While anyone can file an affidavit of heirship, the affiant, the person making the sworn statements contained in the affidavit, must have knowledge of the decedent's marital history and family tree in order to complete the affidavit accurately.

The instrument establishes the decedent's martial status at the time of death and whether the decedent left descendants (children, whether natural or adopted, and the children of any deceased child).

In West Virginia, interest in real property from a decedent's estate that does not transfer outside of probate (i.e., property not held with a survivorship designation) transfers by the laws of descent codified at W. Va. Code 42-1).

In general, the surviving spouse inherits a decedent's property. If the decedent has no surviving spouse, his descendants (children) inherit the property. A grandchild inherits the share of a deceased parent, if applicable. If the decedent has neither a surviving spouse nor descendants, his or her parents inherit the property. In the event there are no surviving parents, the decedent's siblings inherit. Always consult a lawyer with questions about intestate succession, as each situation is unique, and the law is complex.

In addition to establishing the decedent's heirs at law, the affidavit also describes all the real and personal property left by the decedent. The affiant must sign the affidavit in the presence of a notary public. Before recording with the land records of the county where the subject property is situated, ensure that the instrument meets standards of form and content for recorded documents in West Virginia.

Consult a lawyer with questions about intestate succession or affidavits of heirship in West Virginia.

(West Virginia Affidavit of Heirship Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Important: Your property must be located in Monongalia County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Affidavit of Heirship meets all recording requirements specific to Monongalia County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Monongalia County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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