Allows surviving spouse to claim deceased spouse's homestead exemption if home is owned by surviving spouse.
West Virginia HB5393 amends the Code of West Virginia to allow a surviving spouse to claim the deceased spouse's homestead exemption if the home they owned together remains in the surviving spouse's ownership. The bill also details various property exemptions in bankruptcy proceedings, including homestead exemptions, life insurance proceeds, personal injury payments, and other specified assets.
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