Escrow & Title
In West Virginia, a deed must be delivered to and accepted by the grantee during the grantor's lifetime. If the grantor dies before delivery, the deed is:
AAutomatically recorded by the county clerk
BVoid — no conveyance has occurred✓ Correct
CVoidable at the grantee's option
DAutomatically effective as of the grantor's death
Explanation
Delivery and acceptance of a deed must occur during the grantor's lifetime for a valid conveyance. A deed signed but not delivered before the grantor's death is ineffective — the property would pass through the grantor's estate instead.
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