West Virginia · money left over after a foreclosure sale
You can claim it yourself, for free
Who holds it
The trustee who conducted the deed-of-trust sale
How long
Not researched yet — ask the clerk
How you claim
Ask the trustee named in the notice of sale for the surplus. The trustee must pay it to the grantor, or to the grantor's heirs, personal representatives, successors or assigns.
A finder who charges you may need to be a licensed private investigator: ask the clerk.
Fee limits: Not researched yet — ask the clerk.
You never need to pay anyone to file.
Ask the clerk for the deadline.
Checklist: West Virginia, money left over after a foreclosure sale
Who holds it: The trustee who conducted the deed-of-trust sale
How long:Not researched yet — ask the clerk
How you claim: Ask the trustee named in the notice of sale for the surplus. The trustee must pay it to the grantor, or to the grantor's heirs, personal representatives, successors or assigns.
Your deadline: ____________ (confirm it with the clerk)
Steps
Find the trustee's name in the notice of sale.
Ask the trustee in writing for the sale accounting and surplus.
Show you are the grantor or an heir, representative or assign.
Documents
Written request to the trustee
Proof you are the grantor, or an heir or assign
What it costs you
Not researched yet — ask the clerk
If someone offers to do it for you
A finder who charges you may need to be a licensed private investigator: ask the clerk.
Fee limits: Not researched yet — ask the clerk.
You never need to pay anyone to file.
Official links
W. Va. Code § 38-1-7 (application of proceeds): https://code.wvlegislature.gov/38-1-7/
Source: W. Va. Code § 38-1-7; W. Va. Code §38-1-7(a); W. Va. Code §38-1-7(b). Researched, not yet checked by a lawyer; confirm with the clerk. Not legal advice.