Estate Planning in West Virginia

West Virginia ( WV)

Average: $1,100

Last Updated: Mar 2026

Low Estimate

$250

Simple / Uncontested Cases

Average Cost

                        $1,100                    
Typical
                        Estate Planning Case
                    

High Estimate

$3,000

Complex / Contested Cases

Cost Component	Low	Average	High
Attorney Hourly Rate	$150/hr	$195/hr	$350/hr
Total Cost Estimate	$250	$1,100	$3,000

What to Know About Estate Planning Costs in West Virginia

West Virginia has no estate or inheritance tax. Simple wills $250-$500, plans $1,100-$2,500. West Virginia probate through county clerks. Small estates under $50,000 in personal property qualify for simplified procedures. The state has specific mining rights considerations in estate planning.

Sources: State Bar Association, NCOA Estate Planning Guide 2024 (WV)