Wyoming: Enforcing or Disputing Oral Agreements on Wrongful Death Proceeds
Detailed Answer This article explains how someone in Wyoming can enforce or dispute an oral agreement that divides the proceeds from a wrongful death recovery. It summarizes the legal steps you can expect, the kinds of evidence courts consider, and the typical defenses you may face. This is a general explanation only and is not […]
Read article →How to Apply to Serve as Administrator of an Intestate Estate in Wyoming
FAQ — Serving as Administrator of an Intestate Estate in Wyoming Short answer: If your mother died without a will in Wyoming, you can ask the district court in the county where she lived to appoint you as the personal representative (often called an administrator) of her estate. You will file a petition for appointment, […]
Read article →Wyoming Probate: Do Administrators Have to Post a Bond When There’s No Will?
Do administrators in Wyoming probate have to post a bond when there is no will, or can heirs waive it? Detailed answer — how bonds for administrators work in Wyoming probate When someone dies without a will in Wyoming (intestate), the court appoints an administrator to collect the decedent’s assets, pay debts and taxes, and […]
Read article →Selling an Estate House Facing Foreclosure in Wyoming: What to Do When a Co-Administrator Refuses to Sign
Detailed Answer Short answer: If a co‑administrator of an estate in Wyoming refuses to sign a sale to stop a foreclosure, you can (1) try to resolve the refusal directly or through mediation; (2) ask the probate court to authorize the sale over the co‑administrator’s objection or to remove/replace the co‑administrator; or (3) seek emergency […]
Read article →Wyoming: Court Approval to Release Estate Funds When Beneficiaries Disagree
Getting Court Approval to Release Estate Funds When Beneficiaries Disagree Disclaimer: This article is educational only and does not provide legal advice. It explains common Wyoming procedures and options. For guidance specific to your situation, consult a licensed Wyoming attorney. Detailed Answer — How the court handles requests to release estate funds amid a split […]
Read article →Wyoming: Filing a Decedent’s Will When a Relative Refuses to Produce the Original
What to do when the original will is withheld in Wyoming Short answer: You can ask the Wyoming district court to open probate using a copy of the will and to order the person who holds the original to produce it. If the holder refuses, the court can consider the copy as evidence, compel production, […]
Read article →Wyoming: How Sale Proceeds from a Parent’s Home Are Distributed Under a Will
How sale proceeds from a parent’s home are handled under Wyoming law Short answer: If the house is part of your parent’s probate estate, any money left after mortgage, liens, taxes, funeral costs, administration expenses, and valid creditor claims is collected into the estate and distributed according to the will. If the house never entered […]
Read article →Reimbursing Personal Payments for a Decedent's Vehicle Lien in Wyoming
Can you reimburse yourself from an estate for paying a decedent’s vehicle lien? — Wyoming FAQ Short answer: Possibly — but it depends on who paid, when you paid, whether you are the personal representative, whether the payment preserved estate property, and whether the probate court approves the reimbursement. In many situations the court will […]
Read article →Wyoming: How Remaining Estate Funds Are Distributed to a Decedent’s Children
Step-by-step FAQ: distributing the remainder of an estate to the decedent’s children under Wyoming law Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This article provides general information about Wyoming probate and distribution procedures and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed Wyoming attorney for guidance tailored to your situation. Detailed answer — the process in plain […]
Read article →Wyoming: Do You Need to Post a Bond to Serve as Administrator of an Intestate Estate?
Do I need to post a bond to serve as administrator of my mother’s intestate estate in Wyoming? Short answer: In Wyoming, courts generally require a personal representative (an administrator for an intestate estate) to post a fiduciary bond unless the bond is waived or reduced by law or by the court. A waiver or […]
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