What Does Estate Planning Cost in Wyoming?

Major life events like marriage, divorce, or having a child often require updating your estate plan. Some providers require purchasing an entirely new plan, while others offer amendments. Attorney amendments in Wyoming typically cost $1,228 to $2,456 for major changes.

Online services have lower upfront costs ($30-$600) compared to attorneys in Wyoming (around $307/hour for trusts). However, total lifetime cost depends on subscription fees, amendment charges, and how often life events require updates. This calculator compares the full cost across providers.

Many online estate planning services charge annual subscription fees ranging from $0 to $240/year. These subscriptions may include document access, minor amendments, or attorney consultations depending on the provider and tier.

Trusts cost more upfront than wills but can save money long-term by avoiding probate. In Wyoming, an attorney-prepared trust typically costs $3,070 to $4,605, while a will costs $831 to $1,662. Wills require probate, which adds about $23,460 in costs for heirs on a $500,000 estate. See a detailed breakdown with the Wyoming trust cost calculator.

Probate on a $500,000 estate in Wyoming costs about $23,460 — roughly 5% of estate value — including attorney fees, executor fees, court costs, and publication costs.Wyo. Stat. §§ 2-1-101 (short title "Wyoming Probate Code"), 2-1-201 (small estate affidavit, $400K, 30 days), 2-1-205 (summary distribution, $400K; 2 consecutive weeks publication), 2-2-401 (court filing fee $160 = $110 + $40 + $10, plus value-based fees), 2-3-102/2-3-111 (bond required/waivable), 2-6-122 (probate of will without administration), 2-7-201 (notice by publication, 3 consecutive weeks for full probate), 2-7-404 (appraisal by disinterested persons; no referee system), 2-7-703 (creditor nonclaim, 3 months from first publication), 2-7-801 (1-year completion policy), 2-7-803 (executor fees), 2-7-804 (attorney fees), 2-7-805 (fee allowance procedure); SF0104 2025 Enrolled Act 85 (threshold increase to $400K, eff. 7/1/2025); full Title 2 text from wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title02.pdfVerified Jul 15, 2026 Estates with a trust can bypass probate entirely, potentially saving heirs thousands of dollars. Estimate probate fees with the Wyoming probate calculator.