What are the total probate costs in Wyoming?

Probate costs in Wyoming typically include attorney fees (set by state statute), executor fees, court filing fees, 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.pdf). On a $500,000 estate, total costs run about $23,460 — roughly 5% of estate value — varying with complexity.

What is the small estate limit in Wyoming?

Wyoming allows estates valued at $400,000 or less to use the Small Estate Affidavit, which avoids full probate administration (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.pdf). Estates up to $400,000 may qualify for Summary Distribution. In Wyoming the affidavit is filed with Office of the County Clerk, and holders honor it once filed — but no personal representative is appointed and no letters issue. The waiting period is 30 days after death.

What is the probate timeline in Wyoming?

In Wyoming, simple estates typically take 4-6 months. Average estates take 6-12 months. Complex estates with disputes, tax issues, or unusual assets can take 12-24 months or longer (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.pdf). The 3-month creditor claim period sets a minimum timeline.

Is there a probate attorney fee calculator for Wyoming?

Yes — the calculator above estimates Wyoming probate attorney fees from the estate value. Wyoming sets probate attorney fees by statute — a schedule tied to the estate value (Wyo. Stat. § 2-7-804 (10% of first $1K, 5% of next $4K, 3% of next $15K, 2% thereafter)). It shows the attorney fee alongside executor fees, court filing fees, and the total probate cost.

What is the executor compensation in Wyoming?

Wyoming has a statutory fee schedule for executor compensation (Wyo. Stat. § 2-7-803 (10% of first $1K, 5% of next $4K, 3% of next $15K, 2% thereafter; extraordinary fees per § 2-7-803(b), payable only on court order per § 2-7-805)). Executors can waive their fee entirely or accept a reduced amount.

How Much Does Probate Cost in Wyoming?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Probate costs in Wyoming typically include attorney fees (set by state statute), executor fees, court filing fees, and publication costs. On a $500,000 estate, total costs run about $23,460 — roughly 5% of estate value — varying with complexity. Use the executor fee calculator to estimate executor compensation separately.

Wyoming allows estates valued at $400,000 or less to use the Small Estate Affidavit, which avoids full probate administration. Estates up to $400,000 may qualify for Summary Distribution. In Wyoming the affidavit is filed with Office of the County Clerk, and holders honor it once filed — but no personal representative is appointed and no letters issue. The waiting period is 30 days after death. Check eligibility with the Wyoming probate need checker.

In Wyoming, simple estates typically take 4-6 months. Average estates take 6-12 months. Complex estates with disputes, tax issues, or unusual assets can take 12-24 months or longer. The 3-month creditor claim period sets a minimum timeline.

Yes — the calculator above estimates Wyoming probate attorney fees from the estate value. Wyoming sets probate attorney fees by statute — a schedule tied to the estate value. It shows the attorney fee alongside executor fees, court filing fees, and the total probate cost.

Wyoming has a statutory fee schedule for executor compensation. Executors can waive their fee entirely or accept a reduced amount. See a detailed breakdown with the Wyoming executor fee calculator.

Probate Costs in Wyoming

Understanding probate costs in Wyoming is the first step in estate planning. Fees, timelines, and court requirements vary significantly from other states, so a Wyoming-specific estimate matters. Compare probate with trust-based planning using the trust vs. will tool.

Wyoming sets probate attorney fees by statute — the fee type is statutory (set by law). This provides predictability but can result in higher fees for large, straightforward estates. Executor compensation follows a separate compensation standard.

Wyoming offers a small estate shortcut for estates valued under $400,000. After a 30 days waiting period, heirs can collect assets without opening a probate case.

Simple estates in Wyoming typically close in 4 months to 6 months. A revocable living trust bypasses probate entirely — assets transfer privately, typically within weeks.