# W. Va. Code § 49-4-109: Guardianship of estate of child unaffected

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C49_A4_S109

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 49-4-109
- **Heading:** Guardianship of estate of child unaffected
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 49 / Article 4 / Section 109

## Text

This chapter may not be construed to give the guardian appointed hereunder the guardianship of the estate of the child, or to change the age of minority for any other purpose except the custody of the child.

The guardian of the estate of a child committed to guardianship hereunder shall furnish, when and in the form as may be required, full information concerning the property of the child to the state department or to the court or judge before whom the case of the child is heard.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 49-4-101 §49-4-101. Exercise of powers and jurisdiction by judge in vacation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C49_A4_S101.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 49-4-102 §49-4-102. Procedure for appealing decisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C49_A4_S102.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 49-4-103 §49-4-103. Proceedings may not be evidence against child, or be published; adjudication is not a conviction and not a bar to civil service eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C49_A4_S103.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 49-4-104 §49-4-104. General provisions relating to court orders regarding custody; rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C49_A4_S104.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 49-4-105 §49-4-105. Hearing required to determine "reasonable efforts."](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C49_A4_S105.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 49-4-106 §49-4-106. Limitation on out-of-home placements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C49_A4_S106.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 49-4-107 §49-4-107. Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C49_A4_S107.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 49-4-108 §49-4-108. Payment of services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C49_A4_S108.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 49-4-109 §49-4-109. Guardianship of estate of child unaffected.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C49_A4_S109.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 49-4-110 §49-4-110. Foster care; quarterly status review; transitioning adults; annual permanency hearings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C49_A4_S110.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 49-4-111 §49-4-111. Criteria and procedure for temporary removal of child from foster home; foster care arrangement termination; notice of child's availability for placement; adoption; sibling placements; limitations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C49_A4_S111.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 49-4-112 §49-4-112. Subsidized adoption and legal guardianship; conditions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C49_A4_S112.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 49-4-113 §49-4-113. Duration of custody or guardianship of children committed to department.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C49_A4_S113.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 49-4-114 §49-4-114. Consent by agency or department to adoption of child; statement of relinquishment by parent; counseling services; petition to terminate parental rights; notice; hearing; court orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C49_A4_S114.md)

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