West Virginia Code § 44-3A-34

When enforcement of lien to secure claim barred
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When the right to bring an action 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 the decedent. The provisions of this section shall not apply to liens upon real
property acquired or created in the lifetime of the decedent, made or createed to secure
claims due and payable in future installments or at a future date.

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