Wyoming probate guide
Probate process in Wyoming
Wyoming probate runs in the District Court for a $160 filing fee. Summary distribution is available for estates of $400,000 or less (raised from $200,000 effective July 1, 2025), making Wyoming one of the most generous small-estate states in the country. The applicant must wait 30 days after death and be a distributee. Wyoming recognizes transfer-on-death deeds under Wyo. Stat. § 2-18-101 et seq.
Wyoming probate at a glance
- Court
- District Court (Probate)
- Typical timeline
- 24–52 weeks
- Filing fee
- $160
- Small-estate threshold
- $400,000
- TOD deed allowed?
- Yes
- Bond required by default?
- Yes (unless waived)
- Statute
- Wyo. Stat. Ann. tit. 2 (Wills, Decedents' Estates and Probate Code)
Source: www.wyocourts.gov. Fees and thresholds change — verify with your county court before filing.
How Wyoming probate works, step by step
- 1File application for probate or summary distribution in District Court
- 2Court appoints personal representative or grants summary distribution
- 3Publish notice to creditors; three-month claim period runs
- 4Inventory assets and pay debts, taxes, and allowances
- 5File final report and decree of distribution
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This page is informational and is not legal advice. Probate procedure varies by county and changes over time. Consult a licensed Wyoming probate attorney for advice specific to your situation.