Wyoming Probate Costs
Statutory fees under Wyo. Stat. Section 2-7-804
Wyoming Probate Overview
Wyoming uses a statutory fee schedule for probate, meaning attorney and executor compensation is set by law rather than negotiated. The fee structure is defined under Wyo. Stat. Section 2-7-804, and fees are calculated based on the gross value of the estate. This provides predictability -- you can calculate the exact cost before the process begins.
The statutory fee schedule starts at 10% for the first $1,000 of the estate, with rates decreasing for higher amounts. The court filing fee in Wyoming is $175, as set by WY district court probate filing fee schedule. Additional costs include surety bond premiums and newspaper publication fees for required legal notices.
The probate process in Wyoming typically takes 6 to 12 months from filing to final distribution. For smaller estates valued at $200,000 or less, Wyoming offers a small estate affidavit that can bypass the full probate process (Wyo. Stat. Section 2-1-205).