Probate in Wyoming · 23 counties
Wyoming Probate Courts
Estates here go through the District Court (Probate Division). Pick a county on the map or search below — each record shows where to file and where every detail comes from.
Small-estate limit
$200,000
Wait 30 days
Death taxes
None
No state death tax
Executor fee
Statute
Percentage set by statute
Handwritten wills
Valid
Unwitnessed, in testator’s hand
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Every Wyoming county, on one map
Population, low → high Green = county courthouse mapped in OpenStreetMap Green = probate office details checked on the court's own website courthouse
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Wyoming probate rules
- Court
- District Court (Probate Division)In Wyoming, probate is administered by the District Court in each county, filed through the Clerk of District Court.
- Small estates
- $200,000 estate value; affidavit (§ 2-1-201) covers personal property only; real property up to $200,000 requires summary decree under § 2-1-205Wyo. Stat. § 2-1-201 (Small Estate Distribution by Affidavit)
- Filing the will
- Must deliver will to District Court within 30 days of notice of death (Wyo. Stat. § 2-6-119)
- Creditor claims
- Later of 3 months after first publication of notice or 30 days after mailed noticeWyo. Stat. § 2-7-703
- Executor fees
- Statutory Scale: 10% first $1k, 5% next $4k, 3% next $15k, 2% over $20k (Wyo. Stat. § 2-7-803)Wyo. Stat. § 2-7-803 · calculator
- Estate tax
- NoneWyoming has no state estate tax.
- Inheritance tax
- NoneNo inheritance tax in Wyoming.
- Typical duration
- 5 to 9 months
- Official courts site
- wyocourts.govCase search: Wyoming Supreme Court Public Case Access Portal
Re-checked Sept 2026 against: codes.findlaw.com (statute) · codes.findlaw.com (statute) · codes.findlaw.com (statute) · afterkin.com
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- 01 Wyoming courts — self-help & formsOfficial judiciary website: forms, filing rules and e-filing.
- 02 Legal aid directory — LawHelp.orgNonprofit directory of free and low-cost legal aid by state, including probate and estates.
- 03 Find a probate lawyer — American Bar AssociationState-by-state links to bar lawyer-referral services and pro bono programs.
§ II · Register
All 23 counties
Sorted by population. office checked = probate office address/phone confirmed on the court's own website. courthouse mapped = located in OpenStreetMap.
| # | County | Seat | Population | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laramie County | Cheyenne | 100,984 | courthouse mapped |
| 2 | Natrona County | Casper | 79,941 | courthouse mapped |
| 3 | Campbell County | Gillette | 47,498 | courthouse mapped |
| 4 | Sweetwater County | Green River | 41,249 | county site |
| 5 | Fremont County | Lander | 39,815 | courthouse mapped |
| 6 | Albany County | Laramie | 38,257 | courthouse mapped |
| 7 | Sheridan County | Sheridan | 32,519 | courthouse mapped |
| 8 | Park County | Cody | 30,735 | courthouse mapped |
| 9 | Teton County | Jackson | 23,232 | courthouse mapped |
| 10 | Lincoln County | Kemmerer | 20,880 | courthouse mapped |
| 11 | Uinta County | Evanston | 20,745 | courthouse mapped |
| 12 | Carbon County | Rawlins | 14,334 | county site |
| 13 | Converse County | Douglas | 13,809 | county site |
| 14 | Goshen County | Torrington | 12,642 | county site |
| 15 | Big Horn County | Basin | 12,018 | county site |
| 16 | Sublette County | Pinedale | 8,969 | courthouse mapped |
| 17 | Johnson County | Buffalo | 8,759 | courthouse mapped |
| 18 | Platte County | Wheatland | 8,546 | courthouse mapped |
| 19 | Washakie County | Worland | 7,710 | courthouse mapped |
| 20 | Crook County | Sundance | 7,592 | courthouse mapped |
| 21 | Weston County | Newcastle | 6,808 | courthouse mapped |
| 22 | Hot Springs County | Thermopolis | 4,661 | courthouse mapped |
| 23 | Niobrara County | Lusk | 2,354 | county site |
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Wyoming probate questions
What is the small estate affidavit limit in Wyoming?
$200,000 estate value; affidavit (§ 2-1-201) covers personal property only; real property up to $200,000 requires summary decree under § 2-1-205 (Wyo. Stat. § 2-1-201 (Small Estate Distribution by Affidavit)). It can be used 30 days after death. Wait 30 days after death. Net estate value under $200,000. Real estate can be transferred via affidavit if notice is published in county.
How are executor and administrator fees calculated in Wyoming?
Statutory Scale: 10% first $1k, 5% next $4k, 3% next $15k, 2% over $20k (Wyo. Stat. § 2-7-803) (Wyo. Stat. § 2-7-803). Courts can award more for extraordinary services, such as running a business or litigation.
What is the creditor claim deadline for estates in Wyoming?
Later of 3 months after first publication of notice or 30 days after mailed notice (Wyo. Stat. § 2-7-703). Claims filed after the deadline are generally barred.
Does Wyoming recognize handwritten (holographic) wills?
Yes. Wyoming recognizes holographic wills entirely written and signed by the hand of the testator (Wyo. Stat. § 2-6-113).
Does Wyoming have a state estate tax or inheritance tax?
Wyoming has no state estate tax. There is no inheritance tax.