What to Do When Someone Dies in Wyoming
When a loved one passes away in Wyoming, there are important legal and financial steps to take. Wyoming has adopted the Uniform Probate Code, which streamlines the probate process.
Small Estate Threshold
$200,000
Probate Timeline
6-12 months
Death Certificate
$13 per copy
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Wyoming Vital Statistics Services
State Estate Tax
NoInheritance Tax
NoUnique to Wyoming
Wyoming has one of the highest small estate thresholds at $200,000
Get the death certificate in Wyoming
In Wyoming, the funeral home files the death certificate with Wyoming Vital Statistics Services. Certified copies cost $13 each. Request 10-15 certified copies.
Understand Wyoming probate
Wyoming probate typically takes 6-12 months. Wyoming has one of the highest small estate thresholds in the nation at $200,000, allowing many estates to use simplified procedures. Wyoming has adopted the Uniform Probate Code.
Handle financial accounts
Gather information about bank accounts, investment accounts, and retirement funds. Contact each financial institution with a certified death certificate. Accounts with named beneficiaries pass outside probate.
Frequently asked questions about Wyoming estates
Neighboring state guides
Estate laws vary by state. If the deceased owned property in multiple states, you may need to file in each state.
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