Escrow & Title
A West Virginia probate proceeding may be required to transfer real property when:
AThe property is subject to a lien
BThe owner dies without a valid will (intestate) or with a will that must be administered through the courts✓ Correct
CThe property is jointly owned by two people
DThe property is in a flood zone
Explanation
Probate is the court-supervised process of administering a deceased person's estate. When a property owner dies intestate (without a will) or with a will, probate may be required to clear title and transfer the property to heirs or devisees.
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