WY risk area
Probate risk in Wyoming
Court-supervised estate process, timing, cost exposure, and public record requirements.
Wyoming allows summary distribution of small estates by application to the district court after a waiting period.
How long does probate typically take here?What costs and fees should families expect?What becomes public during probate?
At a glance
Key takeaways
- The entire estate, including real and personal property, must not exceed $200,000 after liens and encumbrances.
- A distributee may file for summary distribution no earlier than 30 days after death.
- The application must be sworn and provide the information required by statute, including property descriptions.
- Summary distribution requires a verified application to the district court and a court order.
Questions to consider
Questions this risk area helps you evaluate in Wyoming
- How long does probate typically take here?
- What costs and fees should families expect?
- What becomes public during probate?
State overview
Wyoming allows summary distribution of small estates by application to the district court after a waiting period.
- The entire estate, including real and personal property, must not exceed $200,000 after liens and encumbrances.
- A distributee may file for summary distribution no earlier than 30 days after death.
- The application must be sworn and provide the information required by statute, including property descriptions.
- Summary distribution requires a verified application to the district court and a court order.
Sources
Risk sources
- Uniform Probate Code (2019) - Probate of wills and administration
Article III covers appointment, notices, creditor claims, and small-estate collection (Section 3-1201).
National sources provide baseline context; state statutes and court rules control in Wyoming.