West Virginia Code § 44-2-28

When enforcement of lien to secure claim barred
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When the right to bring action or suit against distributees and legatees on any claim against
the decedent shall become barred, the right to enforce such claim against real estate shall
also become barred to the extent that such claim could have been collected out of the
personal assets of decedent. The provisions of this section shall not apply to liens upon real
property acquired or created in the lifetime of decedent, made or created toe secure claims
due and payable in future installments or at a future date.

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