Lots of people âforgetâ to have a will prepared. When that happens, West Virginia law and beneficiary designations on financial accounts or property will control what happens next. Intestate succession, meaning the deceased left no effective will, is not a super simple process. Whether there were multiple marriages with children is just one factor in determining how things will be handled and distributed. If only living children survive the deceased person, the children will receive equal shares. That may or may not be a great idea, especially when all of the children may not have been a positive part of the parentâs life. If some helped a lot and others caused problems galore, you may decide to give more to some than to others. The traditional way to assure that result is through completing a will.