The figures on this page are general estimates. Laws, fees, thresholds, and prices differ by state and change often, and your own situation may change the result. Before you act, confirm the current numbers and rules for Wyoming with a licensed professional — an attorney, tax advisor, or licensed agent as appropriate. Reading this page does not create a professional relationship.
When the clock starts in Wyoming
The single fact that governs every other date on this page: in Wyoming the creditor-claim period runs from the date of first publication of the notice of probate.
This is not the same in every state. Some states run the period from the date of death, others from the date letters are issued to the personal representative, others from first publication of the notice to creditors. A deadline calculated from the wrong event is simply wrong, and a missed claim deadline is not curable.
Wyoming deadlines at a glance
| Deadline | Wyoming | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory | 120 days after the personal representative's appointment. Where the will is admitted under the summary procedure of W.S. §2-5-101, the inventory is due not more than 75 days after the will is admitted. A report of appraisal follows within 120 days after the inventory is filed (§2-7-404(a)). Failure to file on time is punishable as contempt, and any fine imposed is paid into the estate. | Wyo. Stat. §2-7-403(a), (b) |
| Creditor claim period | Three months from the date of first publication of the notice of probate, which is published once a week for three consecutive weeks. A creditor whose identity is reasonably ascertainable must also be mailed a copy of the notice no later than 30 days before that three months expires; that creditor's own deadline is the later of the three months or 30 days after the mailing. | Wyo. Stat. §§2-7-201, 2-7-205(a)(ii), 2-7-703(a) |
| Outer claim bar | None measured from death. The published notice period is itself the bar, and the statute preserves two classes of claim from it: a claimant entitled to equitable relief due to peculiar circumstances, if the court so finds in adversary proceedings, and a claimant who was not mailed notice where the court finds the personal representative could reasonably have ascertained their identity within the notice period. Separately, a claim already barred by the general statute of limitations cannot be allowed (§2-7-714), and a rejected claim must be sued on within 30 days after the rejection notice is mailed (§2-7-718). | Wyo. Stat. §2-7-703© |
| Closing / final distribution | One year from the date of the personal representative's appointment, unless good cause is shown by verified report and the court enters an order approving a continuance. The final account and petition for distribution cannot be noticed earlier than three months after the first publication (§2-7-204(a)). | Wyo. Stat. §2-7-801© |
The inventory deadline, as written
Every personal representative shall make and return to the court within one hundred twenty (120) days after his appointment a true inventory upon his oath, of all the estate of the decedent, including the homestead, if any, which has come to his possession or knowledge.
— Wyo. Stat. §2-7-403(a), (b)
The creditor-claim period, as written
Any claimant to whom the personal representative has mailed a notice pursuant to W.S. 2-7-205(a)(ii) shall file his claim within three (3) months after the date of first publication of the notice in the newspaper, or before the expiration of thirty (30) days after the mailing, whichever date is later, and any claim not so filed is barred forever.
— Wyo. Stat. §§2-7-201, 2-7-205(a)(ii), 2-7-703(a)
What this page does not state
Where a figure is not recorded above, it is because it was not found in the statute cited — not because no deadline exists. Court rules, local rules, and standing orders set additional dates that are not part of the statutory text, and those are not reproduced here. Confirm every date against the Wyoming court handling the estate.
Sources
- Statutes: Wyo. Stat. §2-7-403(a), (b); Wyo. Stat. §§2-7-201, 2-7-205(a)(ii), 2-7-703(a); Wyo. Stat. §2-7-703©; Wyo. Stat. §2-7-801©
- Authority: Wyoming Legislature, Wyoming Statutes Title 2 (wyoleg.gov)
- Source URL: https://www.wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title02.pdf
- Verified: 2026-08-17
Related Wyoming guides
- How Long Does Probate Take in Wyoming? — the overall timeline these deadlines sit inside.
- How much does probate cost in Wyoming? — the cost side.
- How Much Does an Executor Get Paid in Wyoming? — compensation for the work.
- Wyoming Probate Fee Sheet — printable one-page reference.
- Executor Duties: The Complete Checklist — what the role involves.
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This page reproduces Wyoming statutory deadlines as published at the time of verification. It is not legal advice. Statutes are amended, court rules impose additional dates, and application depends on the specific estate. Confirm every date with the Wyoming court or a licensed Wyoming attorney.