{"data":{"id":"us-wv/w.-va.-code-44d-3-305","jurisdiction":"us-wv","citation":"W. Va. Code § 44D-3-305","heading":"Appointment of representative.","body":"(a) If the court determines in a judicial proceeding that an interest is not represented under this chapter, or that the otherwise available representation might be inadequate, the court may appoint a representative to receive notice, give consent, and otherwise represent, bind, and act on behalf of a minor, incapacitated or unborn individual, or a person whose identity or location is unknown. A representative may be appointed to represent several persons or interests.\n(b) A representative may act on behalf of the individual represented with respect to any matter arising under this chapter, whether or not a judicial proceeding concerning the trust is pending.\n(c) In making decisions, a representative may consider general benefit accruing to the living members of the individual's family.","path":["CHAPTER 44D. UNIFORM TRUST CODE.","ARTICLE 3. REPRESENTATION."],"source_url":"https://code.wvlegislature.gov/44D-3-305/","current_through":"as of 2026-08-03; contains at least the enactments of the 2026 Regular Session","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-06T00:29:40Z","sha256":"ffece0d7762d88120d33fa5b625f422f4c0d2d77c93b9f3edfd455202cb10df6","source_id":"us-wv","stale":true,"prev":"us-wv/w.-va.-code-44d-3-304","next":"us-wv/w.-va.-code-44d-4-401"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}