How Do I Get Appointed as Executor in Wyoming?
See the appointing court, the petition that opens the estate, what to file, and bond rules to be appointed in your state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wyoming has no single statewide fill-in petition; the opening document is prepared to statute and filed with the District Court (sitting in probate). After the court grants the petition, Clerk of the district court, under the seal of the court, after the court orders issuance issues your Letters Testamentary (with a will) or Letters of Administration (without a will).
Along with the petition, Wyoming generally requires: Original will and any codicils (for testate probate; attached to and proved with the petition, § 2-6-201); Petition stating jurisdictional facts, heirs/devisees, and probable value and character of the property (§§ 2-6-201 testate / 2-4-205 intestate); Oath of the personal representative (executor/administrator) subscribed before letters issue (§ 2-3-101); Bond unless waived by the will, by statute, or in writing by the distributees (§§ 2-3-102, 2-3-111); Certified copy of the death certificate (standard filing requirement); For small-estate collection: Affidavit for Distribution of Personal Property (estate <= $400,000, 30 days elapsed, no PR pending) (§ 2-1-201).
Yes. Wyoming requires a bond by default before Letters issue. A will can waive it. Beneficiaries can also waive it in writing.
Wyoming permits self-represented filers to open an estate. E-filing is available. The Self-File Probate Assessment compares self-filing and attorney costs for Wyoming.
Yes. A revocable living trust passes assets to beneficiaries without any court appointment in Wyoming — no petition, no Letters, no bond. A revocable trust built with SimplyTrust takes about 15 minutes.
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Wyoming Estate Planning Resources
In-depth guides covering Wyoming probate laws, trust requirements, and estate planning strategies.
