The residuum of a decedent's estate, belonging to the state, and any property derelict, or having no rightful owner, may be recovered from any person in possession thereof, by a bill in equity in the name of the state.
W. Va. Code § 34-2-1
Method of recovery of unclaimed residuum and derelict property
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