Wyoming: Selling a Home with a Reverse Mortgage — What Heirs Should Know
How to Sell a Home Subject to a Reverse Mortgage in Wyoming When the Lender Asks for Renunciation Letters Disclaimer: This is general information and not legal advice. It explains common steps under Wyoming law and federal HECM rules. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed Wyoming attorney experienced in probate, real estate, […]
Read article →Wyoming: What to Do When a Relative Refuses to Renounce So You Can Serve as Personal Representative
Detailed Answer Short answer: If a relative with higher priority refuses to sign a written renunciation so you can qualify as personal representative, you generally have several paths: ask the court to appoint you anyway by showing the relative is unwilling or unable to serve; move forward with appointment under a lower-priority basis; request a […]
Read article →First Step to Identify Legal Owner of Grandfather’s Land in Wyoming
How to start determining who legally owns a portion of your grandfather’s land in Wyoming Short guide — clear first steps you can take right now to identify ownership and what to do next. Detailed Answer — first step and the investigation process The single best first step is to identify the exact parcel on […]
Read article →Wyoming: What Happens to Jointly Held Bank Accounts and Property When Someone Dies Intestate?
Detailed Answer When someone dies without a will in Wyoming, the way their bank accounts and property are distributed depends on how each asset is titled and whether it is a probate or non‑probate asset. Below is a plain‑language explanation of the common categories and what typically happens under Wyoming law. Probate vs. Non‑probate Property […]
Read article →Challenging a Suspected Forged Will in Wyoming: Steps to Block a Fraudulent Will
Short answer If you believe a will is forged, act quickly: preserve the original document and other evidence, contact the probate court where the will was or will be filed, and consult an attorney experienced in probate litigation. You can file an objection (a will contest) in Wyoming probate court and seek to exclude the […]
Read article →Wyoming: Avoiding Probate Using Wills, Beneficiary Designations, TOD/POD, and Trusts
Detailed Answer — How to avoid probate in Wyoming using wills, beneficiary designations, and other tools Short answer: A will alone does not avoid probate. In Wyoming you can often arrange that your spouse and children receive specific assets without going through probate by using non‑probate transfer methods: beneficiary designations (for life insurance, retirement accounts, […]
Read article →Wyoming: How to Buy Out Siblings’ Shares in a Parent’s House Instead of a Probate Sale
How you can buy out your siblings’ shares in a parent’s house in Wyoming (instead of selling through probate) Short answer: First determine how title passed at your parent’s death. If the house already passed outside probate (joint tenancy, beneficiary deed/transfer-on-death, or a trust), you may be able to buy the interest directly from the […]
Read article →Wyoming: Filing a Partition or Petition for Sale of Inherited Real Estate When Some Heirs Are Minors
How to file a partition action or petition for sale of inherited real estate in Wyoming when some heirs are minors Quick answer: In Wyoming, a partition action (asking the district court to divide co-owned real property) or a petition to sell inherited real estate follows the state’s civil and probate procedures. When some heirs […]
Read article →Can an Estate Recover Money Withdrawn by an Heir After a Parent’s Death? — Wyoming
What to Do When an Heir Withdraws Money from a Deceased Parent’s Accounts — Wyoming Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. Laws change and each situation is different. Consult a licensed Wyoming attorney for advice about your specific case. Detailed answer — how recovery works under Wyoming law When someone withdraws money from […]
Read article →Wyoming: Can I Ask the Court to Appoint a Guardian ad Litem for Minor Heirs Before Selling Inherited Land?
Can a Court Appoint a Guardian ad Litem for Minor Heirs Before an Inherited Land Sale? Short answer: Yes. In Wyoming probate proceedings, you can ask the court to appoint a guardian ad litem (GAL) to represent the interests of minor heirs before selling inherited real property. The court often requires extra protections when a […]
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