Should You Get a Trust or a Will in Wyoming?

Wyoming probate fees follow a statutory schedule calculated as a percentage of the gross estate.Wyo. Stat. § 2-7-804 (10% of first $1K, 5% of next $4K, 3% of next $15K, 2% thereafter)Verified Jul 15, 2026 On a $500,000 estate, combined attorney, executor, and court fees total about $23,460. A revocable trust has a one-time setup cost and no probate fees. See a detailed breakdown with the Wyoming probate calculator.

No. A will must go through probate in Wyoming. However, estates with personal property under $400,000 may qualify for Small Estate Affidavit, which is faster and less expensive than full probate.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

Simple estates in Wyoming typically take 4-6 months through probate. Complex or contested estates 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.pdfVerified Jul 15, 2026 A revocable trust avoids probate entirely; trust administration typically runs 2-4 months.

Yes. A will becomes a public court record once it enters probate in Wyoming. A revocable trust is a private document that does not go through probate, so the terms, beneficiaries, and asset details remain confidential.

Use the Wyoming probate calculator to estimate attorney fees, executor fees, court costs, and the probate timeline.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

Whether a trust is cost-effective depends on estate size, property types, and Wyoming's probate costs. The Wyoming trust need assessment evaluates these factors against your specific situation.