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How will property be divided in Wyoming if there is no will?

How will property be divided in Wyoming if there is no will?

Full question:

My son and his wife died in car crash. Both them were residents of Casper, Wyoming. My son was working as a paralegal and his wife was an investment banker and they owned substantial assets individually. They never left a will behind. How will their property be divided per the law in Wyoming?

Category: Wills and Estates
Subcategory: Intestacy
Date: 04/07/2025
State: Wyoming

Answer:

When a person dies without a will in Wyoming, their property is distributed according to intestacy laws. According to Wyo. Stat. § 14-1-203, if there is no surviving spouse or children, the estate is divided among the deceased's parents and siblings.

In this case:

The deceased husband's property will be divided equally among his surviving parents and siblings.
The deceased wife's property will be divided equally among her surviving parents and siblings.

This division occurs after any debts are paid.

This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.

FAQs

What happens to property if a person dies without a will in Wyoming?

In Wyoming, if a person dies without a will, their property is distributed according to intestacy laws. This means that the estate will be divided among surviving relatives, such as parents and siblings, depending on who is alive at the time of death. If there are no surviving relatives, the property may go to the state. Debts must be settled before any distribution occurs. (Wyo. Stat. § 14-1-203) *Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.*

Who inherits if there are no children or spouse in Wyoming?

If a person dies in Wyoming without a will and has no surviving spouse or children, their property is divided among their parents and siblings. If the parents are not alive, the estate will go to the siblings. If there are no siblings, it may pass to more distant relatives. (Wyo. Stat. § 14-1-203) *Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.*

How are debts handled when someone dies without a will in Wyoming?

When someone dies without a will in Wyoming, their debts must be paid from the estate before any distribution of assets occurs. The estate's executor or administrator is responsible for settling debts using the available assets. Only after all debts are settled will the remaining property be distributed to the heirs according to intestacy laws. (Wyo. Stat. § 14-1-203) *Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.*

Can a surviving spouse claim property if there is no will in Wyoming?

In Wyoming, if there is a surviving spouse and no children, the spouse typically inherits the entire estate. However, if there are children from a previous relationship, the spouse may inherit a portion of the estate, while the children inherit the rest. If there is no surviving spouse, the property will be divided among other relatives. (Wyo. Stat. § 14-1-203) *Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.*