How Much Does a Living Trust Cost in Wyoming?

Assets properly transferred to a revocable living trust avoid probate in Wyoming. This means beneficiaries receive their inheritance without court involvement, public records, or the delays of the probate process. Probate on a $500,000 estate in Wyoming costs about $23,460 in court and professional fees.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 See estimated fees with the Wyoming probate calculator.

Online trust services cost $30-$600 upfront compared to $3,070-$4,605 for an attorney in Wyoming. However, total cost depends on subscription fees, amendment charges, and life event updates over time. This calculator projects the full cost across providers.

Only assets not transferred into the trust go through probate. Common oversights include bank accounts, vehicles, and real estate that were never retitled to the trust. A pour-over will catches these assets and directs them into the trust through probate, but proper funding avoids that step entirely.

Many online trust services charge annual subscription fees ranging from $0 to $240/year. These may include document access, minor amendments, or attorney consultations. Attorney amendments in Wyoming cost $307 to $614 for simple changes and $1,228 to $2,456 for major updates like divorce or remarriage.

The decision depends on estate size, asset types, family situation, and Wyoming probate costs. Trusts provide probate avoidance, privacy, and faster asset transfer but cost more upfront than a will. The Wyoming trust needs assessment compares the two approaches.