West Virginia Memorandum of Trust

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About the West Virginia Memorandum of Trust

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The memorandum of trust, codified under the Estates and Trusts chapter of the West Virginia Code at 36-1-4a is executed jointly by all acting trustees and living settlors of a trust. It is recorded in the land records with an acquisition and/or conveyance of real property by a trust in order to maintain a clear account for potential title examinations.

A memorandum contains a statement that the trust exists and the date of the trust; the names of each settlor, current trustee, and successor trustee; the conditions under which the successor assumes trustee powers; and whether or not the trust is revocable. The form also requires a verbatim accounting of the trustee's powers "relative to the acquisition, sale, disposition, or encumbering of real property ... or the conveyance or disposition of real property," depending on the situation, and any restrictions on those powers (W. Va. Code 36-1-4a(a)(2)(iv)). Due to the nature of the transaction for which the memorandum is recorded, a legal description of the subject property is also required. The memorandum may also include the entire text "of any or all of the provisions of the trust" ( 36-1-4a(b)).

Each case is unique, so contact an attorney with questions about this form or anything else relating to trusts in West Virginia.

(West Virginia MOT Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

How to Use This Form

Select your county from the list above
Download the county-specific form
Fill in the required information
Have the document notarized if required
Record with your county recorder's office

What Others Like You Are Saying

— Lauren W.

"I took a chance and downloaded the Beneficiary Deed form -- would have liked to have been able to se…"

— Barbara G.

"I got what I needed very quickly. Thank you."

— Jane E.

"The form was incompatible with my son's new computer. I do not have a printer. We did use your form …"

— Susan G.

"Very easy to use!"

— Kimberly J H.

"The Washington State Transfer on Death Deed I purchased worked perfectly."

Common Uses for Memorandum of Trust

Notify third parties of a trust's interest in real property
Document the authority of a trustee to act on behalf of a trust
Transfer property held in a revocable or irrevocable trust
Record a trust's ownership interest with the county
Distribute inherited property among multiple heirs
Transfer property from a deceased person's estate

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Important: County-Specific Forms

Our memorandum of trust forms are specifically formatted for each county in West Virginia.

After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.

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