(a) Persons dying after June 30, 1985. — Except as otherwise specifically provided, the provisions of this article shall apply to the estate of every person dying on or after July 1, 1985.

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Terms Used In West Virginia Code 11-11-38

  • person: includes natural person, corporation, society, association, partnership, joint venture, syndicate, estate, trust or other entity under which business or other activities may be conducted. See West Virginia Code 11-11-2

(b) Persons dying before July 1, 1985. — With respect to persons dying prior to July 1, 1985, the provisions of article eleven, chapter eleven of this code, in effect on January 1, 1985, are hereby continued in force, and fully preserved, until their objects have been fully accomplished.