What Do I Need to Sign My TOD Deed in Wyoming?
In Wyoming, a transfer on death deed is signed before a notaryWyo. Stat. 2-18-101 to 2-18-106Verified Oct 19, 2026View source, then recorded with the county before the owner's deathWyo. Stat. 2-18-101 to 2-18-106Verified Oct 19, 2026View source.
No. Wyoming does not require witnesses for a TOD deedWyo. Stat. 2-18-101 to 2-18-106Verified Oct 19, 2026View source.
Yes. Wyoming requires notarization for a TOD deed to be validWyo. Stat. 2-18-101 to 2-18-106Verified Oct 19, 2026View source.
Yes. A TOD deed can be executed entirely remotely in Wyoming: the signing happens in a live video session with an online notary, with no witnesses in the sessionWyo. Stat. § 32-3-111(j)-(o)Verified Sep 10, 2026View source.
To execute a TOD deed in Wyoming: Schedule a notary appointment (in-person or online via RON). Record the deed before death with the County Clerk. Include a legal description of the property. Sign remotely in a live video session with an online notary
No. A TOD deed works by being recorded against a specific parcel, so the deed must be a Wyoming TOD deed recorded in the Wyoming county where the property sits. A TOD deed signed in another state cannot transfer Wyoming real property, however it was executed; real estate in more than one state needs a deed for each parcel. The Wyoming document portability tool carries the recognition rule by document type.
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Last Will and Testament
In Wyoming, a will is signed before 2Wyo. Stat. § 2-6-112Verified Oct 19, 2026View source witnesses, and a self-proving affidavit signed with it lets the court admit it without witness testimonyWyo. Stat. § 2-6-112Verified Oct 19, 2026View source.
Codicil to a Will
In Wyoming, a codicil is signed before 2Wyo. Stat. § 2-6-112Verified Oct 19, 2026View source witnesses, like a will, and the self-proving affidavit signed with it lets the court admit it without witness testimonyWyo. Stat. § 2-6-114; Wyo. Stat. § 2-1-301(a)(xxxiv)Verified Oct 25, 2026View source.
Healthcare Power of Attorney
Wyoming allows a choice for a healthcare power of attorney: 2Wyo. Stat. § 35-22-405 (repealed 2007 Ch. 61, § 2)Verified Oct 15, 2026View source witnesses or a notary.
HIPAA Release
In Wyoming, a HIPAA release names who may receive your records and, as the state requires, names HIV/AIDS-related information and mental health recordsWyo. Stat. §§ 35-4-130(b), 35-4-132(d)(iii); Wyo. Stat. § 25-10-122(a)Verified Jun 19, 2026View source expressly before a provider releases them.
Financial Power of Attorney
Wyoming treats a power of attorney as durable by defaultWyo. Stat. §§ 3-9-101 to 3-9-403 (Uniform Power of Attorney Act, eff. Jan 1, 2018; SF0105, 2017 session; repealed former §§ 3-5-101, 3-5-102)Verified Sep 20, 2026View source, and it is signed with no witness or notary requirementWyo. Stat. §§ 3-9-101 to 3-9-403 (Uniform Power of Attorney Act, eff. Jan 1, 2018; SF0105, 2017 session; repealed former §§ 3-5-101, 3-5-102)Verified Oct 21, 2026View source.
Transfer on Death Deed
In Wyoming, a transfer on death deed is signed before a notaryWyo. Stat. 2-18-101 to 2-18-106Verified Oct 19, 2026View source, then recorded with the county before the owner's deathWyo. Stat. 2-18-101 to 2-18-106Verified Oct 19, 2026View source. Wyoming does not recognize a Lady Bird deed.
Vehicle Transfer on Death
Wyoming allows a transfer-on-death beneficiary designation on a vehicle titleWyo. Stat. 31-2-104.1Verified Oct 21, 2026View source, filed through the County Clerk (Wyoming vehicle titles are issued by county clerks; WYDOT Motor Vehicle Services provides the forms) using Form MV-308.
Living Will
In Wyoming, the living will is the Advance Health Care DirectiveWyo. Stat. Title 35, Ch. 22, Art. 4 (Wyoming Health Care Decisions Act), §§ 35-22-401 to 35-22-416Verified Sep 27, 2026View source, a written instruction that is valid with no agent named.
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Will My Estate Documents Transfer?
Wyoming recognizes a will signed under the law of the place where it was signedWyo. Stat. § 2-6-116Verified Oct 19, 2026View source; a will signed in Wyoming itself needs 2Wyo. Stat. § 2-6-112Verified Oct 19, 2026View source witnesses, and notarization is not requiredWyo. Stat. § 2-6-112Verified Oct 19, 2026View source.
Trust or Will: Which Costs Less?
In Wyoming, a will-based plan pays probate attorney fees set by statute as a percentage of the gross estateWyo. Stat. § 2-7-804 (10% of first $1K, 5% of next $4K, 3% of next $15K, 2% thereafter)Verified Sep 9, 2026View source; a funded revocable trust keeps those assets out of probate and off that fee.
How Much Does a Revocable Living Trust Cost?
An attorney-prepared revocable living trust in Wyoming runs $3,070Estimate: 10 hours at $307, Clio's Wyoming Trusts rate; Compare Lawyer Rates, 2025 dataVerified Oct 15, 2026View source to $4,605Estimate: 15 hours at $307, Clio's Wyoming Trusts rate; Compare Lawyer Rates, 2025 dataVerified Oct 15, 2026View source for an individual, against $0 to $549 up front plus a subscription with an online service.
How Much Does a Will Cost?
An attorney-prepared will in Wyoming runs $831Estimate: 3 hours at $277, Clio's Wyoming Wills and Estates rate; Compare Lawyer Rates, 2025 dataVerified Oct 15, 2026View source to $1,662Estimate: 6 hours at $277, Clio's Wyoming Wills and Estates rate; Compare Lawyer Rates, 2025 dataVerified Oct 15, 2026View source, against $0 to $299 up front with an online service, and probate on a $500,000 estate adds about $21,210Wyo. Stat. § 2-7-804 (10% of first $1K, 5% of next $4K, 3% of next $15K, 2% thereafter)Verified Sep 9, 2026View source.
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How Do I Name a Guardian for My Minor Children?
In Wyoming, a parent names a guardian for a minor child in a willWyo. Stat. § 3-2-107(d), (e)Verified Sep 16, 2026View source, and the nomination covers the child until the age of majority, 18Wyo. Stat. § 14-1-101(a)Verified Sep 16, 2026View source.
Do I Need a Revocable Trust?
Probate in Wyoming takes 4 months to 6 months for a simple estate and charges attorney fees set by statute as a percentage of the gross estateWyo. Stat. § 2-7-804 (10% of first $1K, 5% of next $4K, 3% of next $15K, 2% thereafter)Verified Sep 9, 2026View source; assets held in a revocable trust skip both.
Do I Need a TOD Deed?
Wyoming authorizes transfer on death deedsWyo. Stat. 2-18-101 to 2-18-106Verified Oct 17, 2026View source: a recorded, revocable deed that passes real property at death outside probate.
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