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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.

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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

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Q: My mom sold her estate before her death does it go to probate and does anyone have access to her money?

I My mom sold her estate befor her death , does it go to probate

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answered on May 4, 2023

What do you mean that your Mother sold her Estate? Until she is dead there is no Estate. Is this based on some instrument of conveyance? If so, is the purchaser pursuing the property? You definitely need to consult with a WY attorney, search the title to any real property and look into her... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Probate for Wyoming on
Q: Is a warranty deed with co-tenant s provide ownership to a co-tenant person if there is no will after death

There is 4 co-tenants 2 have passed 1signed back with a quit claim dead to last co tenant there is no will this was all done with a warranty deed does the other siblings have a right to probate this

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answered on Nov 25, 2022

It sounds like you need an attorney to search the title, determine heirship, then draft/execute and record the proper instruments.

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Q: My father passed away in 2019 in March and I just found out how can I find out if he had a will

I just got a copy of his death certificate

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answered on Jan 21, 2022

Check with whatever Court handles Probate jurisdiction in WY. Start with the County he died in, then possibly a County he owned real property. Ask was there a Probate for your Father? If so, read the File. If no Probate, then no Will has been Probated. Check the Land Records in whatever... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Intellectual Property, Land Use & Zoning, Probate and Real Estate Law for Wyoming on
Q: Can the owner of the land sale the land if there is property on it thats wrap up in probate?
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answered on Jun 21, 2021

Your question is unclear. If there is only one tract, then apparently the alleged owner is actually only a tenant in common and the Probate will need to be closed prior to sale. If more than one tract, then the alleged owner may be able to convey the tract he owns. The Probate may only be... View More

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Q: My father recently passed his oldest daughter said she didn’t want the responsibility of making decisions and said my

Aunt could however I’m his daughter and next of kin and no one asked me What I wanted shldnt the decisions b mine to make since my sister declined?

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answered on Apr 28, 2020

It sounds like you are interested in being the executor of your dad's estate and he had no will. In that case you can file your own petition to be appointed executor and let the judge decide. Do not delay. Once an executor is appointed it is quite difficult to get him or her removed without... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Probate for Wyoming on
Q: My dad remarried after my mom died..My mom had a will but the executor died not long after my mom and hadn't filed it.

New wife sold house without informing us. Put everything in storage and claims house sold way low..help

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answered on Jan 16, 2020

Unless that will is found and it says something different your dad’s children should have inherited half of his estate. Hire a probate attorney right away. The longer you wait the harder it is going to get to straighten this out.

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