Last Will and Testament in Wyoming
A simple will form for straightforward estates. A will is valid only if it is signed and witnessed exactly as your state requires (below); one that is not executed correctly may be ignored by the court. Larger estates, blended families, trusts for minor children or business interests are worth a lawyer's review.
What Wyoming law says
| Requirements for a valid will | Any person of legal age and sound mind may make a will. Except for a holographic will, a will must be in writing (or typewritten), signed by the testator (or by someone in the testator's presence and at his or her express direction), and witnessed by two competent witnesses. Witnesses may appear in person or by real-time audio-video technology if they can see and hear the testator, judge the testator's competency, securely sign electronically, and confirm the testator is signing freely. A witness who benefits under the will generally cannot take that benefit unless there are two other disinterested witnesses (but may still receive up to his or her intestate share). Source: W.S. 2-6-101; W.S. 2-6-112 |
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| Self-proving affidavit | Yes. A will may be executed, attested and made self-proved at the same time by the testator's acknowledgment and the witnesses' affidavits before an officer authorized to administer oaths (such as a notary), using the statutory form. The form allows witnesses appearing by audio-video technology to sign electronically by secure means. A self-proved will can be admitted to probate without witness testimony. Source: W.S. 2-6-114; W.S. 2-6-204 |
| Handwritten (holographic) wills | Yes. A will that does not meet the witness requirements is valid as a holographic will, whether or not witnessed, if it is entirely in the testator's handwriting and signed by the testator's own hand. Source: W.S. 2-6-113 |
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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF [your full name]
I, [your full name], of [city, county and state], being of sound mind, make this my will and revoke all earlier wills and codicils.
1. Executor. I name [executor name] as personal representative (executor). If they cannot serve, I name [alternate executor name].
2. Specific gifts. I give [item or amount] to [beneficiary name].
3. Everything else. I give the rest of my property to [beneficiaries and shares]. If a beneficiary does not survive me by 30 days, their share goes to [alternate beneficiary].
4. Guardian. If I have minor children, I name [guardian name] as guardian, and [alternate guardian name] as alternate.
Signed on [date signed] at [city and state]. Signature: ____________________
Witnesses: we signed below in the presence of the person making this will and of each other, as required by state law. Witness 1: [witness 1 name and address] ____________ Witness 2: [witness 2 name and address] ____________
[Notary or self-proving affidavit, if your state provides one]
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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.