Estate Planning for Weston County, Wyoming Property Owners

For most Weston County homeowners, the house is what drags an estate into probate. A transfer-on-death deed or a living trust keeps it out—here is how to set up either one and record it locally.

For a Weston County property owner, the biggest probate risk is the home itself. Real estate is what forces most families into the District Court. The two tools that keep a Weston County home out of probate are a transfer-on-death deed recorded with the County Clerk, and a revocable living trust that holds title to the property.

Without a recorded beneficiary designation or a trust, Weston County property passes through the District Court — even simple Wyoming probates run 4+ months and start with $160 in filing fees. Wyoming also lets owners name a transfer-on-death beneficiary on vehicle titles, which keeps cars out of the same process.

Record a Transfer-on-Death Deed in Weston County

A transfer on death deed names a beneficiary who receives Weston County property automatically at the owner's death, without probate. It is recorded with the County Clerk during the owner's lifetime and can be revoked at any time.

Before recording, a Wyoming transfer on death deed is signed with notary acknowledgmentWyo. Stat. 2-18-101 to 2-18-106Verified Aug 24, 2026View source. The deed takes effect only if it is recorded before the owner's deathWyo. Stat. 2-18-101 to 2-18-106Verified Aug 24, 2026View source.

Where to Record Property Documents

Deeds and other real property documents for Weston County are recorded with the County Clerk at 1 West Main Street, Newcastle, WY 82701. Phone: 307-746-4744. Hours: Records vault open Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

The County Clerk charges $12 for the first page plus $3 for each additional page. A 2-page transfer on death deed is $15 in recording fees, before any required forms the office charges for. A transfer on death deed is exempt from transfer tax.

Weston County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC.

Recording Office Record

County Clerk

Weston County

Address

1 West Main StreetNewcastle, WY 82701

Fax

307-746-9505

Hours

Records vault open Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

E-recording

Available via Simplifile, CSCE-recording info →
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Recording fees

Base fee (first page)$12
Each additional page$3
Transfer tax on a TOD deedExempt

Wyo. Stat. 18-3-402(a)(xvi)(A) (statewide recording fees collected by county clerks)

Verified September 9, 2026 · Source

Estate Planning Attorneys Serving Weston County

Probate and estate planning lawyers working from Sheridan and Casper, covering north-central and central Wyoming from two courthouse towns. Attorney Mikole Bede Soto handles trusts and estates, guardianships and conservatorships for minors and adults, and trust litigation. One of five lawyers at a firm whose wider practice runs to criminal defense, personal injury, and family law.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateTrust LitigationGuardianshipand 2 more

Office
247 Coffeen AvenueSheridan, WY 82801

FirmCheyenne, WY

Hathaway & Kunz, LLP

Since 1975 · Serves the whole state

Cheyenne firm established in 1975, serving Laramie County and statewide. Handles probate and trust administration, will- and trust-centered estate plans built to avoid probate, taxable estate mitigation, and asset protection and digital asset planning. Dedicated trusts and estates attorneys on staff.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateTax Planningand 4 more

Office
2515 Warren Ave, Suite 500Cheyenne, WY 82001

FirmCheyenne, WY

Bailey | Stock | Harmon | Cottam | Lopez LLP

Serves the whole state

Cheyenne firm (with a Star Valley office in Afton) serving Laramie County and western Wyoming, with over 175 years of combined experience. Handles probate administration, revocable and irrevocable trusts, will drafting, powers of attorney, gift and estate tax planning, and Medicaid and long-term care planning. Attorneys coordinate with financial advisors and accountants on settlement-side matters.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationTax PlanningMedicaid Planningand 4 more

Office
6234 Yellowstone RoadCheyenne, WY 82009

FirmCheyenne, WY

Woodhouse Roden Ames & Brennan, LLC

Serves the whole state

Cheyenne firm serving Laramie County and clients throughout Wyoming, with eight attorneys and over eighty years of combined experience. Handles wills and probate, trusts and estates, and guardianship and conservatorship petitions, alongside civil litigation and business representation. Offers a free consultation.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateConservatorshipGuardianshipand 4 more

Office
1912 Capitol Avenue, Suite 500Cheyenne, WY 82001
Free consultation

FirmLaramie, WY

Pence and MacMillan, LLC

Since 1945 · Serves the whole state

Leading general practice law firm founded in 1945 with offices in Laramie, Cheyenne, and Sheridan, offering expert legal representation in estate and business planning, transactional and contract law, and real estate.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateTax Planningand 2 more

Office
501 E Garfield StLaramie, WY 82070

FirmCasper, WY

Williams, Porter, Day & Neville, P.C.

Since 1936 · Serves the whole state

Casper firm whose Wyoming roots run back to 1936, with offices in Cheyenne and Jackson. "Estate Planning/Wealth Security & Elder Law" is one of its named practice areas, covering estate plan development, estate and trust administration, and elder law for clients across Natrona County and statewide. Member of the USLAW Network.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationElder LawBusiness Planningand 2 more

Office
159 N Wolcott Street, Suite 400Casper, WY 82601
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