Settling an estate in Wyoming
In Wyoming, probate typically takes 4-12 months. Estates under $200,000 can usually use a simpler small-estate process. Wyoming has no state estate tax and no inheritance tax.
The key numbers
Reviewed January 2026- Typical probate timeline
- 4-12 months
- Small estate limit
- $200,000
- Small estate process
- Summary procedures for estates under $200K, one of the highest thresholds in the US.
- Deadline to file the will / open probate
- No strict deadline
- State estate tax
- No
- Inheritance tax
- No
- Executor pay
- Statutory: 10% of first $1K, 5% of next $4K, 3% of next $15K, 2% over $20K.
- Community property state
- No
- Homestead protection
- $40,000 homestead exemption (up to 160 acres)
Deadlines to know
- Creditor claims period
- 3 months from first publication
- Final income tax
- No state income tax
Common questions
How long does probate take in Wyoming?
Probate in Wyoming typically takes 4-12 months. Simple estates move faster; disputes, real estate in other states, or a business can stretch it.
What is the small estate limit in Wyoming?
$200,000. Summary procedures for estates under $200K, one of the highest thresholds in the US.
Does Wyoming have an estate or inheritance tax?
No. Wyoming has no state estate tax. It has no inheritance tax.
How much does an executor get paid in Wyoming?
Statutory: 10% of first $1K, 5% of next $4K, 3% of next $15K, 2% over $20K.
Next steps
Read the full Wyoming estate settlement guide, or start with Executor 101.
Get a Wyoming checklist with Afterward →Figures last reviewed January 2026. Laws change, and this is general information, not legal advice. Confirm with the Wyoming probate court in the county where your loved one lived, or a local estate attorney.