About Inventory
A guardian files this form to document all personal and real property assets of an infant/minor ward that have come into the guardian's possession or management.
When you'd use it: When a court-appointed guardian of a minor's estate must account for and list all assets under their fiduciary control.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Inventory is published as a PDF by the West Virginia courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
How to file Inventory in West Virginia
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Inventory when when a court-appointed guardian of a minor's estate must account for and list all assets under their fiduciary control. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — West Virginia probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Inventory carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Inventory to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the West Virginia county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).