How Much Does a Will Cost in Wyoming?
Compare will costs across providers in Wyoming. Includes document purchase, annual subscriptions, life event fees, and probate costs your heirs will pay.
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Will costs in Wyoming depend on the provider. Online services range from $30-$300 upfront. Attorneys in Wyoming charge around $277/hour for wills and estates, putting a simple will between $831 and $1,662. The document is only part of the cost: probate on a $500,000 estate in Wyoming adds about $23,460 in fees that heirs pay later.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
Probate on a $500,000 estate in Wyoming costs about $23,460 — roughly 5% of estate value — including attorney fees, 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.pdfVerified Jul 15, 2026 These costs are paid by the estate before assets transfer to beneficiaries, reducing the total inheritance. Estimate the full cost with the Wyoming probate calculator.
A will does not avoid probate in Wyoming — probate is the court-supervised process that validates the will, pays debts, and distributes assets. Estates under $400,000 may qualify for a simplified small-estate procedure instead of full probate. A revocable living trust transfers assets to beneficiaries without probate at any estate size.
Online will services cost $30-$300 upfront compared to $831-$1,662 for an attorney in Wyoming. Either way, the will goes through the same probate process. Total cost depends on subscription fees, amendment charges, and the eventual probate expenses heirs will pay.
Life events like marriage, divorce, or having a child require updating your will. Some online providers require purchasing a new document. Attorney amendments in Wyoming cost $307 to $614 for minor changes and $1,228 to $2,456 for major restructuring.
Wyoming has specific requirements for executing a valid will, including witness and notary rules. A will that does not meet these requirements may not be accepted during probate. See the full requirements with the Wyoming signing requirements tool.
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