All Roll Calls
Yes: 136 • No: 56
WyomingSF 1042025 General SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT relating to the probate code; amending maximum values for certain proceedings relating to the probate of estates; clarifying the effect of certain disclaimers of property; and providing for an effective date.
Sponsored By: Barry Crago (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Heirs can decline property without tax qualification
Beginning July 1, 2025, Wyoming recognizes an additional way to give up a property interest so it can pass onward. The written refusal, called a disclaimer, must be permanent, even when it does not meet the existing qualified-disclaimer rules. The person must acknowledge in writing, beforehand or at the same time, that it does not qualify for tax purposes. This lets the property interest pass under Wyoming law without making the disclaimer qualified for federal or other tax purposes.
More estates qualify for simpler Wyoming probate
Beginning July 1, 2025, Wyoming raises several probate limits from $200,000 to $400,000. These limits cover transfers by sworn statement, eligible creditor collections, summary distribution, and certain nonresident-estate procedures. Transfer limits count the estate in Wyoming; summary distribution counts the entire estate, including personal property. Liens and other claims against property are subtracted where the specific procedure requires it. Eligible creditor collections by sworn statement require at least 90 days after death; summary distribution requires at least 30 days. For nonresident estates, Wyoming property cannot exceed $400,000, and the estate must be probated and settled in another state. These procedures allow qualifying estates to avoid separate Wyoming probate or obtain a court order to sell Wyoming property. Avoiding separate probate requires a sworn petition, certified court records, and three weeks of published notice. Objections and creditor requests can still require formal estate administration.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Barry Crago
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Marlene Brady
Republican • House
Ken Chestek
Democratic • House
Martha Lawley
Republican • House
Ann Lucas
Republican • House
Bob Nicholas
Republican • House
Art Washut
Republican • House
Jared Olsen
Republican • Senate
Laura Pearson
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/4/2025
H 3rd Reading:Passed 60-0-2-0-0
Yes: 60 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/4/2025
S Concur:Passed 30-1-0-0-0
Yes: 30 • No: 1
House vote • 3/3/2025
Amendment failed 8-50-4-0-0
Yes: 8 • No: 50
House vote • 2/24/2025
H09 - Minerals:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 8-0-1-0-0
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/6/2025
S 3rd Reading:Passed 25-5-1-0-0
Yes: 25 • No: 5
Senate vote • 1/23/2025
S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Assigned Chapter Number 168
3/19/2025Governor Signed SEA No. 0085
3/19/2025GovernorH Speaker Signed SEA No. 0085
3/5/2025HouseS President Signed SEA No. 0085
3/4/2025SenateAssigned Number SEA No. 0085
3/4/2025S Concur:Passed 30-1-0-0-0
3/4/2025SenateS Received for Concurrence
3/4/2025SenateH 3rd Reading:Passed 60-0-2-0-0
3/4/2025HouseH 2nd Reading:Passed
3/3/2025HouseH 2nd Reading:Laid Back
2/28/2025HouseH COW:Passed
2/27/2025HouseH Placed on General File
2/24/2025HouseH09 - Minerals:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 8-0-1-0-0
2/24/2025HouseH Introduced and Referred to H09 - Minerals
2/18/2025HouseH Received for Introduction
2/6/2025HouseS 3rd Reading:Passed 25-5-1-0-0
2/6/2025SenateS 2nd Reading:Passed
2/5/2025SenateS COW:Passed
2/4/2025SenateS Placed on General File
1/23/2025SenateS01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
1/23/2025SenateS Introduced and Referred to S01 - Judiciary
1/16/2025SenateS Received for Introduction
1/13/2025SenateBill Number Assigned
1/10/2025
Bill Text
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