WEST VIRGINIA CODE
WVC 44 - 2 - 13
§44-2-13. Effect of presenting claim as to statute of
limitations.
The filing with or presentation to the fiduciary
commissioner or to the county clerk of any claim against the
estate of a decedent shall, so far as the running of any statute
of limitations is involved, have the same effect as the
institution of a civil action or suit on such claim.
Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2012 1st Special Session