Wyoming: Fixing Errors in Probate Paperwork (Wrong Siblings Listed)
Detailed Answer This article explains how to correct mistakes in Wyoming probate paperwork (for example, if the wrong siblings are listed on a petition, inventory, or beneficiary list). It describes common types of errors, the usual steps to fix them, and what to expect from the court. This information summarizes general Wyoming practice; it is […]
Read article →Probating a Will in Wyoming: How a Simple (No-Qualification) Probate Transfers Real Property
Detailed Answer Disclaimer: This is general information and not legal advice. For advice about a particular estate or property, consult a Wyoming attorney licensed in probate and real estate. What "probate without qualification" (a simplified probate) generally means in Wyoming In everyday practice, people use phrases such as "probate without qualification," "informal probate," or "admission […]
Read article →Wyoming: Challenging an Administrator’s Claim of Ownership to Inherited Real Property
Can I challenge an administrator's claim to ownership in the real property I'm entitled to inherit? Short answer: Yes — if an estate administrator claims ownership of real property that you believe you inherit, you can challenge that claim in Wyoming probate court. The typical steps are: confirm the administrator’s legal authority, gather documents and […]
Read article →Wyoming: Who Gets Surplus Proceeds When an Owner Dies Intestate and Siblings Are Involved
What happens to surplus proceeds when a property owner dies without a will and siblings are involved? Short answer: When a property owner dies without a will (intestate) in Wyoming, any surplus proceeds from the sale of the property generally become part of the decedent’s estate. The estate’s personal representative or an heir acting under […]
Read article →Documenting a Repossessed Vehicle While Settling an Estate — Wyoming
How to Record a Repossessed Vehicle While Administering an Estate in Wyoming Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This is general information and educational only. It is not legal advice. For advice specific to your situation, consult a licensed Wyoming attorney. Detailed answer — what a personal representative needs to know When a decedent owned […]
Read article →Claiming Surplus Funds After a Wyoming Tax Foreclosure Sale — What Heirs Need to Know
Detailed Answer This article explains, in plain language, how someone with an interest in a property can try to recover surplus funds after a county tax foreclosure sale in Wyoming. It assumes you start with no legal knowledge. This is general information only and not legal advice — consult a Wyoming lawyer for help with […]
Read article →Wyoming: How to Transfer a Deceased Parent's Car Title to the Surviving Parent Without the Original Title
Transferring a Deceased Parent’s Vehicle to the Surviving Spouse in Wyoming (When the Original Title Is Missing) Quick summary: If a parent dies and you need to transfer their vehicle to the surviving spouse but the original title is missing, Wyoming procedures typically require (1) obtaining a certified death certificate, (2) determining whether probate is […]
Read article →Wyoming: How to Challenge or Dismiss a Petition for Possession and Control of Estate Property in Probate
How to challenge or dismiss a petition for possession and control of estate property in Wyoming Quick answer: In Wyoming you can oppose a petition asking the court to give someone possession or control of estate property by filing a written objection or an answer, by moving to dismiss for legal defects, by asking for […]
Read article →Wyoming — Reopening or Contesting an Approved Estate Accounting After One Year: FAQ
Contest an Estate Accounting After It Was Approved — Wyoming FAQ Short answer: Reopening or contesting an estate accounting more than a year after the court approved it in Wyoming is possible but difficult. You usually must show a narrow legal ground (for example, fraud, mistake, lack of jurisdiction, or newly discovered evidence) and ask […]
Read article →Challenging a Final Accounting in a Parent’s Wyoming Estate
FAQ Answer: What to do if you learned of a parent’s final accounting after receiving no notice (Wyoming) Short answer If you did not receive required notice and a sibling (the personal representative) filed a final accounting and distribution, you can ask the Wyoming probate court to set aside or reopen the accounting, require a […]
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