Wyoming: Can a Prenuptial Agreement Affect a Life Estate or My Inheritance?
Can a prenuptial agreement affect a life estate or my share of a parent’s estate in Wyoming? Short answer: Yes — in Wyoming a valid prenuptial (premarital) agreement can change how property is treated during marriage and at death, and it can limit or eliminate a surviving spouse’s marital or inheritance rights that otherwise might […]
Read article →Wyoming: How to Verify an Executor’s Calculation of Your Share from a Sibling’s House Sale
How to verify an executor’s calculation of your percentage share from the sale of a sibling’s house (Wyoming) Short answer: Ask the personal representative (executor) for the estate accounting and sale paperwork, confirm how the gross sale price was reduced by selling costs, mortgages, taxes, and allowed estate expenses, then confirm your percentage is applied […]
Read article →Selling a Deceased Relative’s House During Probate in Wyoming
Can a decedent’s house be sold during probate when a mortgage remains? — Wyoming Detailed answer — how this works under Wyoming law Short answer: Yes — a decedent’s house can be sold during probate in Wyoming even if a mortgage remains, but the sale must be handled through the estate and usually requires either […]
Read article →Wyoming — Creditor Notice and Selling a Deceased Parent’s House
How Wyoming small‑estate rules affect selling a deceased parent’s house Detailed answer Short answer: In most cases, you do not use the small‑estate affidavit process to sell real property in Wyoming. The small‑estate process generally applies to personal property, not real estate. To sell a decedent’s house you usually need authority from the probate court […]
Read article →Proving Vehicle Value During Probate in Wyoming
Detailed Answer Quick summary: For Wyoming probate you must list each vehicle owned by the decedent on the estate inventory and give a reasonable fair market value as of the date of death. You prove that value with contemporaneous documentation: market quotes (KBB, NADA, Edmunds), dealer or independent appraisals, photos, mileage and condition descriptions, title […]
Read article →How to Prove Vehicle Value in Wyoming Probate
Detailed Answer Short summary: When an estate goes through probate in Wyoming, the personal representative must identify and report the estate’s assets, including motor vehicles, and establish each vehicle’s fair market value as of the decedent’s date of death. Proving value relies on documented evidence: title and registration, photos, mileage and condition records, online vehicle […]
Read article →Wyoming: How to Be Appointed a Limited Personal Representative Under the Small‑Estate Process
How to be Appointed a Limited Personal Representative in Wyoming to Run a Notice to Creditors and Sell Real Property Short answer: You must confirm the estate qualifies for Wyoming’s small‑estate procedures, file the correct petition or affidavit with the county probate court, request limited letters of administration (sometimes called limited appointment), publish or mail […]
Read article →Wyoming: How to Prove a Zero Balance and Close Your Spouse’s Estate
Proving a Zero Balance and Closing a Spouse’s Estate in Wyoming: Step‑by‑Step Guide Disclaimer: This is educational information only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed Wyoming attorney for advice about your specific situation. Detailed Answer This section explains the common steps people take in Wyoming to show an estate has no unpaid liabilities […]
Read article →Wyoming: Can You Use a Small Estate Affidavit Instead of Formal Probate for an Intestate Estate?
When Can an Heir Use a Small-Estate Affidavit Instead of Formal Probate in Wyoming? Short answer: In Wyoming, some small, intestate estates can be settled without full formal probate by using a creditor/collection affidavit or other simplified procedures, but whether you can use that route depends on the type and value of the assets, whether […]
Read article →If Mediation Fails in a Wyoming Partition or Probate Dispute: Do You Still Need to Go to Court?
Disclaimer: This information is educational only and not legal advice. For guidance about your specific situation, contact a licensed Wyoming attorney. Detailed Answer — What happens after mediation does not produce a full settlement? If mediation in a Wyoming partition or probate dispute ends without a full settlement, the parties generally still have to resolve […]
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