Riverton solo practice serving Fremont County, with arrangements to meet clients in Lander. John Schumacher assists personal representatives in Wyoming probate court or through summary probate, from filing the will to closing accounts and paying taxes and debts, and handles guardianships, conservatorships and probate disputes. Free 30-minute consultation on most matters.
Riverton is in Fremont County.
Probate in Fremont County
Probate Court Record
Fremont County District Court
Fremont County · 9th Judicial District
Phone
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Office
450 North 2nd Street, Room 235, Lander, WY 82520
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Forms for Planning and Settling an Estate in Wyoming
Free Wyoming forms to plan or settle an estate: a will, trust, powers of attorney, TOD deed and the probate forms. Prepare each form for Wyoming.
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Healthcare Power of Attorney
Wyoming allows a choice for a healthcare power of attorney: 2Wyo. Stat. § 35-22-405 (repealed 2007 Ch. 61, § 2)Verified Oct 15, 2026View source witnesses or a notary.
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Financial Power of Attorney
Wyoming treats a power of attorney as durable by defaultWyo. Stat. §§ 3-9-101 to 3-9-403 (Uniform Power of Attorney Act, eff. Jan 1, 2018; SF0105, 2017 session; repealed former §§ 3-5-101, 3-5-102)Verified Sep 20, 2026View source, and it is signed with no witness or notary requirementWyo. Stat. §§ 3-9-101 to 3-9-403 (Uniform Power of Attorney Act, eff. Jan 1, 2018; SF0105, 2017 session; repealed former §§ 3-5-101, 3-5-102)Verified Oct 21, 2026View source.
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Tools for Planning and Settling an Estate in Wyoming
Free calculators and checklists to plan or settle an estate in Wyoming: will and trust costs, probate, executor pay and taxes. Run each tool for Wyoming.
What Does Estate Planning Actually Cost?
An attorney-prepared revocable trust in Wyoming runs $3,070Estimate: 10 hours at $307, Clio's Wyoming Trusts rate; Compare Lawyer Rates, 2025 dataVerified Oct 15, 2026View source to $4,605Estimate: 15 hours at $307, Clio's Wyoming Trusts rate; Compare Lawyer Rates, 2025 dataVerified Oct 15, 2026View source and a simple will $831Estimate: 3 hours at $277, Clio's Wyoming Wills and Estates rate; Compare Lawyer Rates, 2025 dataVerified Oct 15, 2026View source to $1,662Estimate: 6 hours at $277, Clio's Wyoming Wills and Estates rate; Compare Lawyer Rates, 2025 dataVerified Oct 15, 2026View source, against $0 to $549 up front plus a subscription with an online service.
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How Do I Settle an Estate?
Settling an estate in Wyoming: the personal representative files the estate inventory within 120 daysW.S. §§ 2-7-403, 2-7-404, 2-7-410Verified Sep 15, 2026View source of appointment; creditors have 3 monthsW.S. §§ 2-7-201, 2-7-205, 2-7-701, 2-7-702, 2-7-703, 2-7-704Verified Oct 19, 2026View source to present claims; a simple estate closes in 4 months to 6 months.
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