Wyoming: Court Steps to Approve Sale of an Inherited Home Co-Owned with Minors
Disclaimer: This is educational information only and not legal advice. For specific legal guidance about your situation, contact a licensed Wyoming attorney or the Wyoming district court handling estates and guardianships. Detailed Answer This section explains, in plain language, the common court steps needed when an inherited home is to be sold and one or […]
Read article →Filing a Year’s Allowance Petition in Wyoming: What to Include
Filing a Year’s Allowance Petition in Wyoming: What to Include Detailed answer — what you must include when you file a year’s allowance (family allowance) petition in Wyoming In Wyoming, a "year’s allowance" (often called a family allowance or family support) is a short-term support payment made from an estate to the surviving spouse and […]
Read article →How to Handle Your Mother’s Estate in Wyoming: Step-by-Step Guide
How to Handle a Parent’s Estate in Wyoming: Practical Steps for Executors and Heirs Disclaimer This article is for general information only and is not legal advice. Laws change and every situation differs. Consult a licensed Wyoming attorney or the local probate court for advice tailored to your facts. Quick overview When a parent dies, […]
Read article →Switching to a Small‑Estate Process in Wyoming: When and How to Close Formal Probate
Detailed Answer Short answer: Under Wyoming law you can sometimes end a formal probate administration and instead use the small‑estate affidavit or summary procedures, but you must follow the local rules exactly: determine which assets qualify, confirm the statutory threshold and timing, close or suspend the opened administration with the court, prepare and file the […]
Read article →Wyoming: Paying Back Taxes on Inherited Land When You're Not on the Deed
Detailed Answer Short answer: Paying back property taxes on land you believe you inherited will stop a tax sale and remove the tax lien, but it does not by itself make you the legal owner if your name is not on the deed. Legal title follows the recorded deed or a court transfer (for example, […]
Read article →Wyoming — How to Find the Rightful Heirs and Who Owns Property After a Grandparent Dies
Who Are the Rightful Heirs and Who Owns the Property After a Grandparent Dies in Wyoming? Short answer: Ownership depends on how the property was titled (joint ownership, trust, deed, or solely in your grandparent’s name) and whether your grandparent left a valid will. If there is no effective will, Wyoming’s probate rules determine heirs. […]
Read article →Removing an Administrator and Seeking Appointment as Sole Heir in Wyoming
Detailed Answer — How to seek removal of an administrator and ask the court to appoint you as sole heir under Wyoming law This explains the common legal steps and concepts if someone was appointed administrator of a deceased person’s estate and you, as the sole heir, want the court to revoke those letters and […]
Read article →Wyoming: How to Challenge an Administrator Closing a Father's Joint Bank Account
Can I challenge an administrator who closed my father’s joint bank account without notifying heirs? Short answer: Yes — but the proper steps depend on whether the account was truly a survivorship/joint account, whether the administrator had court authority, and what the bank did. Act quickly: collect documents, demand information in writing, and consider filing […]
Read article →Wyoming Probate: Reviewing and Correcting Missing or Incorrect Filings in a Parent's Estate
Understanding Probate Filings and How to Correct Errors in Wyoming Short answer: Locate the probate case file at the county district court, review the docket and documents (will, petition, inventory, notices, accountings, orders), and ask the court to correct or reopen filings by filing the proper motion or petition. If you aren’t the personal representative, […]
Read article →Challenging a Grandparent’s Appointment as Estate Administrator in Wyoming
Detailed answer — what to know and what to do This section explains, under Wyoming law, how an interested person can challenge the appointment of someone who is acting as an estate administrator. The steps below assume you start with no legal background. For the full set of statutory provisions on probate and fiduciary duties, […]
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