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Home » US Law » 2022 West Virginia Code » Chapter 41. Wills » Article 2. Competency of Witnesses

§41-2-1. Competency of Witnesses Who Are Beneficiaries

If a will be attested by a person to whom, or to whose wife or husband, any beneficial interest in any estate is thereby devised or bequeathed, if the will may not be otherwise proved such person shall be deemed a competent witness; but such devise or bequest shall be void, except that, if such […]

§41-2-2. Creditors May Be Witnesses

If a will charging any estate with debts be attested by a creditor, or the wife or husband of a creditor, whose debt is so charged, such creditor shall, notwithstanding, be admitted a witness for or against the will.