§44-9-16. Costs, by whom payable.
The costs attending the issuance of letters testamentary or of administration, or their revocation, and the probate of any will, and of the suit for the settlement of the estate, shall be paid out of the estate of the supposed decedent; and costs arising upon an application for letters which shall not be granted shall be paid by the applicant.

Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2012 1st Special Session