Probate Lawyer Wyoming

Our Wyoming Probate Lawyer Helps You With All Your Estate Administration Concerns

Probate is the legal process of transferring the assets of a deceased person to their heirs. All deceased people have an estate, even if it’s a modest one, and all estates must go through probate. The process is much easier with a will, as the will outlines the wishes of the deceased and provides guidance for the executor of the will (who is the estate’s administrator). Without a will, a Wyoming probate court appoints an estate administrator, who must follow state law regarding the probate process and distribution of assets to heirs. Our Wyoming probate lawyer can help you if you have been named an executor of a will or appointed as an estate administrator.

The probate process can be complicated and overwhelming. As an estate administrator, you have significant fiduciary responsibility to the estate. Any errors or missteps can delay the process or cost the estate more money. The attorneys at Davis & Johnson Law Office have extensive experience guiding people through probate and a thorough understanding of Wyoming inheritance laws. We answer your questions, help with the paperwork, and even provide estate administration services. Call us today to get started.

Comprehensive Probate Administration Services From A Trusted Estate Planning Firm

We offer complete probate service solutions, helping you fulfill your responsibilities and obligations to the estate. Some of the ways that we can help you with your duties include:

• Locating, identifying, and gathering assets belonging to the deceased, including bank and investment accounts, retirement accounts and pensions, and cash. We also inventory real estate, personal property, vehicles, and valuables like art, jewelry, antiques, and collectibles. We may use forensic accounting services to determine the extent of the deceased’s holdings.
• Appraisal and valuation, using the insight of professional experts who can properly calculate the value of real property, valuables, and collections. We also verify provenance as necessary and verify the legitimacy of high-value assets.
• Managing life insurance benefits, including searching for policies you may not have known about, such as those from past jobs.
• Asset management services throughout the probate process.
• We verify the merits of all creditors’ claims against the estate. We evaluate the legitimacy of the debts and pay valid ones.
• Preparing and valuing all necessary paperwork. The estate administrator must keep detailed records of every transaction made on behalf of the estate and submitted to probate.
• Paying all necessary taxes owed by the estate and completing all tax documents. The estate must file a tax return each year it’s open.

Once the estate’s contents have been identified and valued and all debts paid, the remainder of the assets are distributed according to the terms of the will. Absent a will, Wyoming inheritance laws govern the distribution of assets to legitimate heirs. We can also vet any parties who present themselves as heirs or interested parties to determine what, if anything, they are entitled to receive.

Legal Advice For All Wyoming Probate Matters

If you have questions about your responsibilities as the executor of a loved one’s will or aren’t sure where to get started, begin with a call to Davis & Johnson Law Office. Our Wyoming probate lawyer offers bespoke advice for all your probate concerns and guides you through settling your loved one’s estate.