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Small estates in Wyoming

Where Wyoming law lets a smaller estate be settled without full probate, these are the official words on how: who may use the route, what it covers and what the paperwork must say. Whether a particular estate fits is for the court, the bank or company holding the asset, or an attorney in Wyoming; nothing on this page decides it.

  • Every fact dated, in the official words
  • Each state’s own law

Every quotation checked October 24, 2026

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Every quotation on this page is the official body’s own words, as they stood on the day we read them. The date is beside each one.

The statute: the waiting period, and the value limit for the affidavit

Not earlier than thirty (30) days after the death of a decedent, any person indebted to the decedent or having possession of tangible personal property or an instrument evidencing a debt, obligation, stock or chose in action belonging to the decedent shall make payment of the indebtedness or deliver the tangible personal property

The value of the entire estate located in Wyoming subject to administration, either testate or intestate, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000.00);

Wyoming · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · W.S. 2-1-201(a)

Filing the affidavit with the county clerk, the certified copy the holder honors, and a vehicle’s title

When the affidavit is filed with the county clerk and a certified copy is presented to any person with custody of the decedent's property or a holder of the decedent's property, the affidavit shall be honored and have the effect as provided in this section and W.S. 2-1-202.

The county clerk of the county in which any vehicle is registered shall transfer title of the vehicle from the decedent to the distributee or distributees upon presentation of an affidavit

Wyoming · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · W.S. 2-1-201(c), (d)

The court’s form, by name: what the distributee states, and recording the original with the county clerk

AFFIDAVIT FOR DISTRIBUTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

More than 30 days have passed since the Decedent died.

The value on the date of death of the entire estate located in Wyoming and subject to administration, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed $400,000.00.

I will file (record) the original of this Affidavit with the County Clerk of

Wyoming · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · Wyoming Judicial Branch form PPP 02 (packet June 2026)

Summary distribution: the property it covers, the value limit, who may apply, and the wait

If any person dies who is the owner of personal or real property, including mineral interests, but whose entire estate including personal property does not exceed four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000.00), less liens and encumbrances, the person or persons claiming to be the distributee or distributees of the decedent may file, not earlier than thirty (30) days after the decedent's death, an application for a decree of summary distribution of property.

Wyoming · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · W.S. 2-1-205(a)

Summary distribution in the court’s own words: what counts as a small estate, applying, and publishing the application

A small estate is one where a decedent’s personal AND real property is no more than $400,000, after debts are subtracted. This includes mineral rights.

You must file an application for a decree of summary distribution of property with the district court and pay the filing fee.

The distributee/distributees must publish the application once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in the newspaper of the county where the application was filed.

Wyoming · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · Wyoming Judicial Branch, Small Estates & Summary Distribution

The act that amended the limits, and the date it took effect

AN ACT relating to the probate code; amending maximum values for certain proceedings relating to the probate of estates;

This act is effective July 1, 2025.

Wyoming · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · 2025 Wyo. Sess. Laws, Enrolled Act No. 85 (SF0104)

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Not earlier than thirty (30) days after the death of a decedent, any person indebted to the decedent or having possession of tangible personal property or an instrument evidencing a debt, obligation, stock or chose in action belonging to the decedent shall make payment of the indebtedness or deliver the tangible personal property

The value of the entire estate located in Wyoming subject to administration, either testate or intestate, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000.00);

If any person dies who is the owner of personal or real property, including mineral interests, but whose entire estate including personal property does not exceed four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000.00), less liens and encumbrances, the person or persons claiming to be the distributee or distributees of the decedent may file, not earlier than thirty (30) days after the decedent's death, an application for a decree of summary distribution of property.

Wyoming · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · W.S. 2-1-205(a)

Not earlier than thirty (30) days after the death of a decedent, any person indebted to the decedent or having possession of tangible personal property or an instrument evidencing a debt, obligation, stock or chose in action belonging to the decedent shall make payment of the indebtedness or deliver the tangible personal property

The value of the entire estate located in Wyoming subject to administration, either testate or intestate, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000.00);

Wyoming · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · W.S. 2-1-201(a)

AFFIDAVIT FOR DISTRIBUTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

More than 30 days have passed since the Decedent died.

The value on the date of death of the entire estate located in Wyoming and subject to administration, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed $400,000.00.

I will file (record) the original of this Affidavit with the County Clerk of

Wyoming · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · Wyoming Judicial Branch form PPP 02 (packet June 2026)

When the affidavit is filed with the county clerk and a certified copy is presented to any person with custody of the decedent's property or a holder of the decedent's property, the affidavit shall be honored and have the effect as provided in this section and W.S. 2-1-202.

The county clerk of the county in which any vehicle is registered shall transfer title of the vehicle from the decedent to the distributee or distributees upon presentation of an affidavit

Wyoming · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · W.S. 2-1-201(c), (d)

AFFIDAVIT FOR DISTRIBUTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

More than 30 days have passed since the Decedent died.

The value on the date of death of the entire estate located in Wyoming and subject to administration, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed $400,000.00.

I will file (record) the original of this Affidavit with the County Clerk of

Wyoming · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · Wyoming Judicial Branch form PPP 02 (packet June 2026)

If any person dies who is the owner of personal or real property, including mineral interests, but whose entire estate including personal property does not exceed four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000.00), less liens and encumbrances, the person or persons claiming to be the distributee or distributees of the decedent may file, not earlier than thirty (30) days after the decedent's death, an application for a decree of summary distribution of property.

Wyoming · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · W.S. 2-1-205(a)

A small estate is one where a decedent’s personal AND real property is no more than $400,000, after debts are subtracted. This includes mineral rights.

You must file an application for a decree of summary distribution of property with the district court and pay the filing fee.

The distributee/distributees must publish the application once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in the newspaper of the county where the application was filed.

Wyoming · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · Wyoming Judicial Branch, Small Estates & Summary Distribution

If any person dies who is the owner of personal or real property, including mineral interests, but whose entire estate including personal property does not exceed four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000.00), less liens and encumbrances, the person or persons claiming to be the distributee or distributees of the decedent may file, not earlier than thirty (30) days after the decedent's death, an application for a decree of summary distribution of property.

Wyoming · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · W.S. 2-1-205(a)

A small estate is one where a decedent’s personal AND real property is no more than $400,000, after debts are subtracted. This includes mineral rights.

You must file an application for a decree of summary distribution of property with the district court and pay the filing fee.

The distributee/distributees must publish the application once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in the newspaper of the county where the application was filed.

Wyoming · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · Wyoming Judicial Branch, Small Estates & Summary Distribution

AN ACT relating to the probate code; amending maximum values for certain proceedings relating to the probate of estates;

This act is effective July 1, 2025.

Wyoming · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · 2025 Wyo. Sess. Laws, Enrolled Act No. 85 (SF0104)

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