Receiving Settlement Funds in Wyoming: How the Check Gets to You
What to Expect When an Insurance Company Issues a Settlement Check in Wyoming Detailed Answer When an insurance company issues a settlement check in Wyoming, the path the money takes depends on whether you have an attorney, whether there are outstanding medical bills or liens, and whether the claimant is a minor or legally incapacitated. […]
Read article →How to Submit an Original Will to a Wyoming Probate Court from Out of State
Detailed Answer Short answer: If the decedent’s last will is in your possession but you live outside Wyoming, you can still submit (file) the original will with the Wyoming probate court in the county where the decedent was domiciled at death. You normally must file a petition to admit the will to probate, provide a […]
Read article →How to Verify an Original Will in Wyoming
Confirming an Original Will in Wyoming: What to Do and What Courts Require Detailed Answer When you receive a document that is said to be someone's will, the first and most important question for Wyoming probate is: is that document the decedent's original will or a copy? Courts prefer to admit the original will to […]
Read article →Wyoming: Lost or Damaged Original Will in the Mail — What Happens
Detailed Answer When an original will is lost or arrives damaged while en route to the county probate court in Wyoming, the probate process does not automatically fail. Wyoming courts have procedures to handle lost, destroyed, or mutilated wills. The key points are: whether the will was validly executed, whether the original can be accounted […]
Read article →Recovering Surplus Funds After a Wyoming Tax Sale
How Surplus Funds from a Wyoming Tax Sale Are Recovered Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. It explains typical steps under Wyoming law for recovering surplus (overage) funds when a property is sold at a tax sale. For advice about a specific situation, consult a licensed Wyoming […]
Read article →Wyoming Financial Power of Attorney: What Powers Can an Agent Have?
What powers can a financial power of attorney give your agent in Wyoming? Disclaimer: This is educational information only and not legal advice. Consult a licensed Wyoming attorney about your specific situation. Detailed answer — how a Wyoming financial power of attorney works and the powers it can grant A financial power of attorney (POA) […]
Read article →Securing Wrongful Death Settlement Proceeds Through the Court Clerk in Wyoming
How to protect and secure settlement funds from a pending wrongful death recovery in Wyoming Disclaimer: This is educational information only and not legal advice. For advice specific to your situation, consult a licensed Wyoming attorney. Short answer — what generally happens When parties reach agreement in a wrongful death case but money is not […]
Read article →Wyoming: Can Trust or Escrow Funds Be Released Before a Deed Is Recorded?
What to Know About Releasing Escrow or Trust Funds Before a Deed Is Recorded Detailed Answer — How Wyoming law treats release of funds when a deed is not yet recorded In Wyoming, the legal transfer of real property and the practical protection of the buyer’s interest are two related but distinct concepts. A deed, […]
Read article →What Happens If a Will Is Invalid in Wyoming: Probate FAQ
What happens if a will wasn’t properly signed and is treated as invalid during probate in Wyoming? Short answer: If a will is treated as invalid in Wyoming because it was not properly signed, the probate court will typically refuse to admit it as a will and the estate will proceed under Wyoming’s intestacy rules […]
Read article →Do I Have to Attend a Minor Settlement Hearing in Wyoming?
Do I Have to Attend a Minor’s Settlement Hearing in Wyoming? — FAQ This FAQ explains, in plain language, whether you will need to attend a court hearing to approve a settlement for a minor in Wyoming and what typically happens at that hearing. This is educational information only and is not legal advice. Detailed […]
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