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Q: I was told that any amendment to a trust will not go into effect for 5 years from the date of the amendment. True or not
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answered on Feb 20, 2024

Trust amendments usually have immediate effect. More likely than not there is a misunderstanding regarding what you were told.

Ultimately the only way an attorney can give you actual, personalized advice on this issue would be to review the trust and the amendment and discuss with you...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Estate Planning and Probate for Wyoming on
Q: In wyoming can a executor trespass a beneficiary from property In a will
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answered on Nov 24, 2023

In Wyoming, the role of an executor in managing estate property can sometimes involve making decisions about who can access that property. However, the authority of the executor is not absolute and must align with the intentions outlined in the will and the law.

If you are a beneficiary of...
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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate for Wyoming on
Q: Can a divorce decree act as a will?

When my parents divorced, they agreed to leave the house in both of their names. When one dies it is left to the ex-spouse and when they both die, it is divided among the kids. Both remarried. My father passed without a will. They did not have any other documentation, such as Right to Survivorship... View More

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answered on Oct 14, 2023

Because your father passed without a will, his estate will be administered under the laws of intestate succession. That does give his new wife very high priority. However, your mother, who I assume survived him, should be able to make a claim against the estate for the house based on the divorce... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Estate Planning, Family Law and Public Benefits for Wyoming on
Q: Can a Wyoming Supreme Court decision regarding a family trust and will be appealed or overturned in any way?
Tim Akpinar
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answered on Oct 24, 2020

A Wyoming attorney could advise best here, but your question remains open for three weeks. Until you are able to consult with a local attorney, this is what the website of the Supreme Court of Wyoming says, which is public view to everyone, attorneys and non-attorneys alike:

The Supreme...
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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Civil Litigation and Land Use & Zoning for Wyoming on
Q: I have my mom's property that was not corrected to add half of a vacated street by the city I need help correcting this

City of Sheridan wy statue 15-4-305 says this and present owner is selling to new buyer

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answered on Oct 1, 2020

Click on "Find a Lawyer" above and look for a real estate attorney in your area. This is definitely not a do it yourself project.

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