W. Va. Code § 36-12-12

Current through 2024 First Special Session
Section 36-12-12 - Effect of transfer on death deed during transferor's life

During a transferor's life, a transfer on death deed does not:

(1) Affect an interest or right of the transferor or any other owner, including the right to transfer or encumber the property;
(2) Affect an interest or right of a transferee, even if the transferee has actual or constructive notice of the deed;
(3) Affect an interest or right of a secured or unsecured creditor or future creditor of the transferor even if the creditor has actual or constructive notice of the deed;
(4) Affect the transferor's or designated beneficiary's eligibility for any form of public assistance;
(5) Create a legal or equitable interest in favor of the designated beneficiary; or
(6) Subject the property to claims or process of a creditor of the designated beneficiary.

W. Va. Code § 36-12-12

Added by 2014 Acts, ch. 181 (SB 3), eff. 6/5/2014.