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. §§ 2-1-201 (small estate affidavit), 2-1-205 (summary distribution; 2 consecutive weeks publication), 2-2-401 (court filing fee $160 = $110 + $40 + $10), 2-3-102/2-3-111 (bond), 2-6-122 (probate of will without administration), 2-7-201 (notice by publication, 3 consecutive weeks for full probate), 2-7-703 (creditor nonclaim, 3 months from first publication), 2-7-803 (executor fees), 2-7-804 (attorney fees); SF0104 2025 Enrolled Act 85 (threshold increase to $400K, eff. 7/1/2025)). Total costs generally range from 3-8% of the estate value depending on complexity.

What is the small estate limit in Wyoming?

Wyoming allows estates valued at $400,000 or less to use a Small Estate Affidavit, which avoids formal probate (Wyo. Stat. §§ 2-1-201 (small estate affidavit), 2-1-205 (summary distribution; 2 consecutive weeks publication), 2-2-401 (court filing fee $160 = $110 + $40 + $10), 2-3-102/2-3-111 (bond), 2-6-122 (probate of will without administration), 2-7-201 (notice by publication, 3 consecutive weeks for full probate), 2-7-703 (creditor nonclaim, 3 months from first publication), 2-7-803 (executor fees), 2-7-804 (attorney fees); SF0104 2025 Enrolled Act 85 (threshold increase to $400K, eff. 7/1/2025)). Estates up to $400,000 may qualify for Summary Distribution. 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. §§ 2-1-201 (small estate affidavit), 2-1-205 (summary distribution; 2 consecutive weeks publication), 2-2-401 (court filing fee $160 = $110 + $40 + $10), 2-3-102/2-3-111 (bond), 2-6-122 (probate of will without administration), 2-7-201 (notice by publication, 3 consecutive weeks for full probate), 2-7-703 (creditor nonclaim, 3 months from first publication), 2-7-803 (executor fees), 2-7-804 (attorney fees); SF0104 2025 Enrolled Act 85 (threshold increase to $400K, eff. 7/1/2025)). The 3-month creditor claim period sets a minimum timeline.

Are attorney fees set by law in Wyoming?

Yes. Wyoming has a statutory attorney fee schedule for probate (Wyo. Stat. § 2-7-804 (10% of first $1K, 5% of next $4K, 3% of next $15K, 2% thereafter)). Attorneys and clients may agree to different arrangements, but the statutory schedule provides a baseline.

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; plus extraordinary fees per § 2-7-805)). Executors can waive their fee entirely or accept a reduced amount.

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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. Total costs generally range from 3-8% of the estate value depending on complexity. Use the executor fee calculator to estimate executor compensation separately.

Wyoming allows estates valued at $400,000 or less to use a Small Estate Affidavit, which avoids formal probate. Estates up to $400,000 may qualify for Summary Distribution. 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. Wyoming has a statutory attorney fee schedule for probate. Attorneys and clients may agree to different arrangements, but the statutory schedule provides a baseline.

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.

SimplyTrust Editorial·Updated May 27, 2026

Legal Sources

Wyo. Stat. § 2-1-201
Wyo. Stat. § 2-7-804 (10% of first $1K, 5% of next $4K, 3% of next $15K, 2% thereafter)
Wyo. Stat. §§ 2-1-201 (small estate affidavit), 2-1-205 (summary distribution

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