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• How Do You Make a Valid Will In Wyoming?

  2021-09-23

  To make a valid will under Wyoming law, the will must be: In writing, or typewritten Witnessed by two competent witnesses Signed by the testator or by some person in his presence and by his express direction.   The requirements under W…

• Surviving Spouse Rights Wyoming

  2019-09-23

  Surviving spouse rights under Wyoming law include: Intestate Rights Homestead Allowance Exempt Property Family Allowance Elective Share Surviving Spouse Rights in Wyoming When There Is No Valid Will - Intestacy When someone dies without a v…

• Who Are Next of Kin In Wyoming?

  2020-12-02

  Next of kin in Wyoming for purposes of intestate succession basically means the same thing as “heir,” but also includes the surviving spouse. “Heir” means any person except the surviving spouse, who is entitled to property of a decedent und…

• Wyoming Supreme Court: Beneficiaries Cannot Intervene In Wrongful Death Action

  2021-06-14

  In Archer v. Mills , the Wyoming Supreme Court addressed whether heirs of a decedent can intervene in a wrongful death action brought by the wrongful death representative. Based on the controlling statutes, the Wyoming Supreme Court answere…