Quick answer: the deadline that shapes the whole schedule is the 3-month creditor claim window from first publication. See the full Wyoming probate timeline calculator for your specific estimate.
The core deadlines, in order
| Deadline | Wyoming rule | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Small estate affidavit / summary distribution eligible | $400,000 or less | Wyo. Stat. § 2-1-201, 2-1-205 |
| Notice of admission to probate published | Newspaper notice | Wyo. Stat. Title 2 |
| Creditor claim bar | 3 months from first publication | Wyo. Stat. Title 2 |
| Personal representative fee | 10% / 5% / 3% / 2%, tiered by estate value | § 2-7-803 |
| Attorney fee | Identical schedule to the personal representative | § 2-7-804 |
| If one person serves both roles | Only one fee paid, not both | § 2-7-805(c) |
A notably high small-estate line
Worth understanding clearly: Wyoming's combined small estate affidavit and summary distribution threshold sits at $400,000 — well above what most states allow. That single number lets a considerably larger share of Wyoming families skip full probate administration entirely compared to states with thresholds in the tens of thousands.
One fee, or two, depending on who's involved
Co-personal representatives share a single statutory commission, allocated by the court based on the services each actually rendered. But if the personal representative and the attorney are different people, both are entitled to the full statutory schedule under § 2-7-803 and § 2-7-804 — unless the same person fills both roles, in which case § 2-7-805(c) bars the ordinary personal representative fee entirely.
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