Nomination and Waiver for Appointment of Administrator, Etc.

Where to get the official form

The official version of Nomination and Waiver for Appointment of Administrator, Etc. 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 Nomination and Waiver for Appointment of Administrator, Etc. in West Virginia

1. Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formDouble-check that Nomination and Waiver for Appointment of Administrator, Etc. is 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.
2. Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Nomination and Waiver for Appointment of Administrator, Etc. 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.
3. 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.
4. Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Nomination and Waiver for Appointment of Administrator, Etc. 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).