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Wyoming Small Estate Affidavit Checker

$400,000 — one of the highest thresholds in the country, and one of the mechanisms can actually transfer the house.

Wyo. Stat. §2-1-201, §2-1-205 FigureMyTax Editorial Team Free · no sign-up

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$400,000 — doubled in 2025, and many guides haven't caught up

Genuinely important: in July 2025 the state significantly raised its small estate threshold from $200,000 to $400,000, combining real and personal property net of debts, effective July 1, 2025 under Wyoming SF0104.

Two mechanisms, same threshold, different reach

The Affidavit of Distribution covers personal property only, while Summary Distribution covers the entire estate, including real property and mineral interests, both at the same $400,000 threshold — a genuinely useful pairing since one of the two can actually reach the house.

Summary Distribution genuinely transfers real estate

When the Wyoming estate subject to administration is at or under $400,000 after liens and encumbrances, a court decree can transfer the property, including mineral interests, without full probate — unlike most other states' small-estate mechanisms.

Still a court process, just a lighter one

Summary Distribution requires a court decree, not a pure affidavit — it's a simplified court procedure, not a complete bypass of the court system.

Wyoming small estate — frequently asked questions

What is Wyoming's current small estate threshold?

$400,000, after Wyoming doubled it from $200,000 effective July 1, 2025 under SF0104 — one of the highest thresholds in the country, and many competing guides still publish the old figure.

Are there two different small estate mechanisms in Wyoming?

Yes — the Affidavit of Distribution covers personal property only, while Summary Distribution covers the entire estate, including real property and mineral interests, both at the same $400,000 threshold.

Can Summary Distribution actually transfer a house?

Yes — when the Wyoming estate subject to administration is at or under $400,000 after liens and encumbrances, a court decree can transfer the property, including mineral interests, without full probate.

Is Summary Distribution still a court process?

Yes — unlike a pure affidavit, it requires a court decree, though it's a simplified court procedure compared to full probate.

How long is the wait before either mechanism can be used?

Requirements and waiting periods should be confirmed with the district court clerk, since Wyoming's statutes don't follow the Uniform Probate Code's standard 30-day affidavit wait used in many other states.

Wyoming small estate tools & guides

If full probate is needed instead, it's filed with the District Court in the decedent's own Wyoming county.

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This calculator provides an estimate for general guidance only and is not legal advice. Figures are based on Wyo. Stat. §2-1-201, §2-1-205, as amended by SF0104 (2025). Actual eligibility depends on the estate's full facts. Confirm with the District Court or a licensed Wyoming attorney before acting.