State requirements
Making a will in Wyoming
Wyoming requires 2 adult witnesses, recognizes handwritten (holographic) wills, and offers a self-proving affidavit that speeds up probate. Every rule below is drawn from the statute.
Witnesses
2 adults
Notarization
Optional (affidavit)
Holographic wills
Recognized
Self-proving affidavit
Available
Overview
Wyoming has traditional will requirements. Wyoming recognizes holographic wills. Wyoming is NOT a community property state but has elective share protections.
Key Statutes
| Statute | Citation | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Testamentary Capacity | Wyo. Stat. § 2-6-101 | 18+ and of sound mind |
| Execution Requirements | Wyo. Stat. § 2-6-112 | Written, signed, 2 witnesses |
| Holographic Wills | Wyo. Stat. § 2-6-113 | Material portions handwritten |
| Self-Proving | Wyo. Stat. § 2-6-114 | Available with affidavit |
| Elective Share | Wyo. Stat. § 2-5-101 | 1/2 of estate |
Execution Requirements
WYOMING WILL REQUIREMENTS:
✓ In writing
✓ Signed by testator
✓ Signed by 2 or more competent witnesses
HOLOGRAPHIC WILLS:
✓ Material provisions in testator's handwriting
✓ Signed by testator
✓ NO witnesses required
Elective Share
WYOMING ELECTIVE SHARE:
- Surviving spouse may elect 1/2 of decedent's estate
- Must elect within specified time period
- Applies to probate estate
Wyoming Tax Benefits
WYOMING TAX BENEFITS:
- NO state income tax
- NO state estate tax
- NO state inheritance tax
Checklist for Wyoming Wills
- •[ ] Testator is 18+ and of sound mind
- •[ ] Will is written
- •[ ] Testator signed
- •[ ] 2 competent witnesses signed
- •[ ] Self-proving affidavit completed
- •[ ] OR: Holographic will with material portions handwritten
Wyoming will questions, answered
Can I make a will online in Wyoming?
Yes. Wyoming does not require a lawyer to draft a will. A will created online is valid in Wyoming when it is properly executed — in writing, signed by a testator aged 18+ of sound mind, and witnessed by 2 adult witnesses.
How many witnesses does a will need in Wyoming?
Wyoming requires 2 adult witnesses. Witnesses should not be beneficiaries — an interested witness can jeopardize their gift or invite a contest.
Does Wyoming require a will to be notarized?
No. Witnesses make a will valid in Wyoming, not a notary. A notary is used for the optional self-proving affidavit, which lets the probate court accept the will without contacting your witnesses.
Are handwritten (holographic) wills valid in Wyoming?
Yes, Wyoming recognizes holographic wills under specific conditions. They are riskier than witnessed wills — harder to probate and easier to contest — so a witnessed will remains the safer choice.
What makes a will legally valid in Wyoming?
A valid Wyoming will is in writing, made by a person aged 18+ of sound mind, signed by the testator, and attested by 2 adult witnesses. Note: Wyoming has no state income, estate, or inheritance tax.
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