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Probate courts are usually trial courts with the authority to hear only matters relating to wills, estates, probate, guardianships, and conservatorships. Courts dedicated to these matters are usually located in populous counties and are said to have exclusive jurisdiction (authority) over such matters within the county.

In West Virginia, probate matters are not handled by separate probate courts but rather by the county circuit courts, which serve as the main trial courts of the state. These courts have jurisdiction over a variety of cases, including those related to wills, estates, probate, guardianships, and conservatorships. The county clerk's office typically assists with the administration of estates and probate proceedings. West Virginia does not have courts that are exclusively dedicated to probate matters; instead, these issues are integrated into the broader jurisdiction of the circuit courts. Each county has a circuit court, and they have the authority to hear probate-related matters within their respective counties.

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