Making sure your wishes are honored. Cline & Singh, PLLC represents clients in Weirton, Wheeling, and throughout the Northern Panhandle. A will is one of the most important documents you will ever create. Our attorneys help you draft a clear, legally sound will that reflects your wishes and protects the people you love.
Many people put off drafting a will because it feels complicated or because thinking about death is uncomfortable. The reality is that a well-drafted will is a gift to your family — it eliminates uncertainty, prevents disputes, and ensures that your assets go to the people and causes you care about. Our will lawyers make the process straightforward and approachable.
We take the time to understand your family situation, your assets, and your wishes, and we draft a will that is clear, legally valid under West Virginia law, and properly executed.
A will allows you to specify who receives your property after your death, name a guardian for minor children, designate an executor to manage the administration of your estate, make specific bequests of personal or sentimental items, and provide for the care of pets. Without a will, West Virginia's intestate succession laws determine how your estate is distributed — which may not reflect your wishes at all.
A will is not a one-time document. Major life events — marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, the death of a beneficiary, or a significant change in assets — may all warrant a review and update of your existing will. We help clients keep their estate plans current and ensure their documents continue to reflect their intentions.
We represent clients throughout the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia and surrounding areas.
If you would like a plain-language overview before talking with anyone, these guides explain how this area of West Virginia law generally works.
Wills BasicsA plain-language look at what a will does, what West Virginia law generally requires for a will to be valid, and what happens when someone dies without one.
Contact our will attorneys today. Drafting a will is one of the most straightforward and impactful things you can do for your family. Consultations are free.