Property Ownership
In West Virginia, property transferred by will passes through which legal process?
ADeed of distribution recorded at closing
BProbate, with the executor conveying title by executor's deed or personal representative's deed✓ Correct
CAutomatic transfer upon recording the death certificate
DWVREC approval of the estate's real estate transactions
Explanation
When a West Virginia property owner dies with a will, the property passes through probate (the legal process for validating the will and administering the estate). The executor (personal representative) eventually conveys title using an executor's deed or personal representative's deed.
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