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Divorce
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Wills & Trusts
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Revocable Living Trust Attorneys
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Keep your assets and family out of probate entirely.
Without a revocable trust, under West Virginia Code § 44-1-1, estates with assets over $100,000 must go through formal probate at the Kanawha County Judicial Annex on Washington Street. It can take 6 months to over 2 years, costs families an average of $15,000, and the moment your will is filed, it becomes public record, completely open to anyone who asks.
A revocable living trust avoids all of that. Assets in a trust pass directly to your beneficiaries with no court, no waiting, no public record. If you own a home in South Hills, Kanawha City, or anywhere in the Kanawha Valley, it's worth understanding what a trust can do for your family.
Chris Pritt Law has helped Charleston families protect their estates for over 18 years. Our revocable living trust attorneys know West Virginia law, know Kanawha County, and know how to make sure your plan holds up when your family needs it.
What West Virginia Law Does Without a Trust
The most common mistake people make—especially with online templates—is creating a trust and never moving assets into it. An unfunded trust doesn't avoid probate. Here's how we do it right:
We get to know your goals and concerns. Before drafting anything, we learn about your family, your assets, and your goals so we can start thinking with your situation.
We draft a personalized revocable living trust. We create a document tailored to your situation and written to hold up under West Virginia law.
We fund your trust properly. We help transfer your real estate and financial accounts into the trust. This is the step most online services skip.
After 18 years and hundreds of Charleston families, we'll tell you honestly if a trust is the right fit. If something simpler does the job, we'll say so.
How Our Revocable Living Trust Attorneys Handle the Process
The most common mistake people make—especially with online templates—is creating a trust and never moving assets into it. An unfunded trust doesn't avoid probate. Here's how we do it right:
We get to know your goals and concerns. Before drafting anything, we learn about your family, your assets, and your goals so we can start thinking with your situation.
We draft a personalized revocable living trust. We create a document tailored to your situation and written to hold up under West Virginia law.
We fund your trust properly. We help transfer your real estate and financial accounts into the trust. This is the step most online services skip.
After 18 years and hundreds of Charleston families, we'll tell you honestly if a trust is the right fit. If something simpler does the job, we'll say so.
Answering Commonly Asked Questions About Revocable Trusts
My home is in Charleston. How does a trust handle WV real estate?
We prepare and record a new deed transferring your property into the name of your trust. Once properly transferred, it passes to your heirs without probate.
What's the difference between a revocable and irrevocable trust?
A revocable trust keeps you in full control, you can change or dissolve it anytime. An irrevocable trust permanently transfers ownership and can't easily be undone. Irrevocable trusts serve specific purposes around Medicaid planning under W. Va. Code § 9-5-11, but most Charleston families start with a revocable trust.
Does West Virginia have an estate or inheritance tax?
No. West Virginia has no state estate tax or inheritance tax. Larger estates may still face federal thresholds, which is worth going over with us if your estate is substantial.
How much does a trust cost in Charleston?
It depends on your estate, but the more useful comparison is: a trust is typically a fraction of the average $15,000 a Kanawha County family spends going through probate.
The Chris Pritt Law Difference
Our process is built around clarity and knowledge. With nearly 18 years of experience in estate planning, we know it like the back of our hand, and as Charleston natives, we take the local courts and laws into account in every plan we help create.
We start with a focused planning conversation designed to help you understand:
What would happen under your current situation
Where risks or gaps may exist
What options make the most sense for your goals
We’ll then work together to promptly develop a plan that protects you now and into the future. No templates. No generic plans. Just careful planning backed by experience.
Contact Chris Pritt Law Today
An irrevocable trust is not something to rush into—and it's not something to figure out alone. If you're thinking about protecting your home, planning ahead for long-term care, or just want to understand your estate planning options, we're here to walk you through it.
Our irrevocable trust attorneys will give you an honest assessment and a clear path forward.
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Phone: (304) 720‐4412
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