How Much Does Divorce Cost in West Virginia in 2026?
How much does a divorce cost in West Virginia? Learn how custody, assets, debt, financial disclosure, business ownership, and conflict affect the expense.
Estate Planning in West Virginia: Protect Your Family Without Leaving Home
The Skeen Firm offers convenient virtual estate planning for West Virginia clients. Meet with an attorney from home, receive customized wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare documents, and follow clear instructions for properly executing your plan.
Living Trusts in West Virginia: Protect Your Family, Avoid Probate, and Plan with Confidence
A living trust can help West Virginia families plan for incapacity, protect loved ones, preserve privacy, and reduce the property passing through probate. Learn how living trusts work, when they make sense, which assets may belong in one, and why proper trust funding is essential.
Family Law Should Help You Move Forward—Not Keep You Stuck
Family law is about more than winning in court. Learn how a forward-focused approach to divorce, custody, support, and family law can help families throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio move confidently into the next chapter.
New Resource: The West Virginia Probate Guide for Executors, Heirs, and Families
The Skeen Firm has launched the West Virginia Probate Guide, a free educational resource for executors, heirs, and families. Explore probate timelines, executor responsibilities, estate administration guidance, common FAQs, and download a free Probate Checklist to help navigate the probate process with confidence.
West Virginia Probate Timeline: What Families Should Expect
Learn how long probate takes in West Virginia, what can delay the process, and how families can move estate administration forward.
Breach of Contract Disputes: Protecting Small Businesses in PA, WV & OH
Facing a contract dispute in PA, WV, or OH? Learn when litigation makes sense and how The Skeen Firm structures business contract cases.
Breach of Contract Disputes: Protecting Small Businesses in PA, WV and OH
Facing a contract dispute in PA, WV, or OH? Learn when litigation makes sense and how The Skeen Firm structures business contract cases.
The Complete Guide to the Probate Process in West Virginia (2026 Edition)
Learn how probate works in West Virginia—key steps, timelines, costs, and small estate options. Contact The Skeen Firm for probate guidance.
Valentine’s Day Prenups: Planning for Marriage in Pennsylvania, West Virginia & Ohio
Engaged in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, or Ohio? Learn how prenuptial agreements work, what makes them enforceable, and when to start—plus book a confidential discovery call.
Trusts Aren’t Just for the Wealthy: Why Families in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio Should Consider One
For years, trusts have been viewed as tools reserved for the ultra-wealthy. Many families assume trusts are complicated, expensive, or unnecessary unless you have millions of dollars.
That assumption is outdated.
No B.S. Legal Solutions for Small Business Owners in Pennsylvania & West Virginia
Running a business requires wearing a lot of hats—CEO, HR, accounting, sales, strategy, operations, and crisis management.
The one hat most business owners avoid?
Legal.
Not because it isn’t important—but because traditional legal advice is often overcomplicated, overly cautious, or out of touch with real-world business.
West Virginia Small Business Litigation: Essential Steps for Companies
Estate Planning in West Virginia Using Trusts: A Complete Guide
Learn how trusts help West Virginia families avoid probate, protect assets, and plan for the future. Discover the right trust for your estate plan.
No Fear of the Clock: Flat Fee Family Law in West Virginia
Family law clients in West Virginia often face the same challenge: every question or call can mean another bill. That pressure can stop people from communicating openly with their lawyer—especially during emotional moments like divorce or child custody matters.
Dissolving and Winding Up an LLC in West Virginia
The rules for dissolution are found in the West Virginia Code, Chapter 31B – Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. Following these statutory steps ensures that obligations are met, members are protected, and the LLC is officially closed in the eyes of the law.
Common Areas of Dispute in West Virginia Estate Litigation
When a loved one passes, families hope for a smooth process of honoring their wishes and distributing assets. Unfortunately, disagreements over an estate are common and often lead to litigation in West Virginia courts.
Long-Term Care Insurance: What You Need to Know Before It’s Too Late
Planning for the future isn’t just about writing a will or creating a trust—it’s also about making sure you and your family are financially protected if the unexpected happens. One of the most overlooked pieces of an estate plan is long-term care insurance.
Understanding Power of Attorney in West Virginia: A Guide for Individuals and Families
If you live in West Virginia, having a Power of Attorney (POA) can be one of the most important legal steps you take to protect yourself and your loved ones. A Power of Attorney allows you to give someone you trust the legal authority to act on your behalf if you can’t make decisions for yourself.
Do You Need a Prenup in West Virginia or Pennsylvania? Here’s What to Know
When couples are planning a wedding, the last thing they usually want to talk about is a prenup. But prenuptial agreements—also called “premarital agreements”—are not about planning for divorce. They are about protecting your future, your family, and the assets you’ve worked hard to build.