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Ritchie County probate forms
Download the probate forms for the Ritchie County probate court in West Virginia. We list 9 forms, grouped by purpose, with short notes on what they're for, and each links to the official source. File completed forms with the Ritchie County probate court at 109 North Street, Suite 203, Harrisville, WV 26362.
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General information, not legal advice. Forms change, so check the official source for the current version. Which forms you need depends on the case, for example whether there's a will or the estate has no will (intestate). The court clerk can tell you which ones apply. The notes under each form describe the document. They aren't instructions.
Forms to fill out and file (7)
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Used to provide an official appraisal and inventory of a decedent's assets for estate administration purposes.
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Used to legally declare ownership of property and identify the rightful heirs of a deceased person, often for real estate.
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Filed to claim assets from a small estate without formal probate proceedings, typically when the estate value is below a statutory limit.
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Used to establish an account for managing probate or estate-related matters with the county clerk.
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Used to provide an affidavit for ancillary administration when the decedent died without a will.
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Used to provide an affidavit for ancillary administration when the decedent died with an authenticated will.
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Used to provide an affidavit for ancillary administration when the decedent died with a will.
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Instructions (2)
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Provides instructions for completing the Affidavit of Ownership and Heirship form, guiding users through the process.
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Provides instructions for completing the affidavit required for ancillary administration.
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Where to file
Ritchie County Probate Court
109 North Street, Suite 203, Harrisville, WV 26362
304-643-2164Hours, fees and contact details →More for West Virginia
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