WY estate risk

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.

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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

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

Background 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.

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