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Wyoming executor fee calculator
Wyoming sets personal representative fees at 10% of the first $1,000 of the probate estate, 5% of $1,000 to $5,000, 3% of $5,000 to $20,000 and 2% of everything above $20,000 (Wyo. Stat. § 2-7-803).
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Source: Wyo. Stat. §§ 2-7-803, 2-7-804. This doesn't include extra pay for extraordinary work, or anything a will or written agreement sets instead.
General information, not legal advice. Statutes change, and courts apply them to the facts of each estate. Check with the probate court or a probate attorney before you rely on a figure or a date.
Wyoming executor fee rates
| Part of the estate | Rate |
|---|---|
| First $1,000 | 10% |
| $1,000 to $5,000 | 5% |
| $5,000 to $20,000 | 3% |
| Above $20,000 | 2% |
Source: Wyo. Stat. §§ 2-7-803, 2-7-804.
What the fee is based on
Items chargeable at inventory value, adjusted for reappraisal or sale, plus accretions such as interest, dividends and profits on sales, less property lost without fault of the personal representative (Wyo. Stat. § 2-7-803(c)).
Worked example
- Probate estate accounted for: $300,000
| 10% of the first $1,000 | $100 |
| 5% of $1,000–$5,000 | $200 |
| 3% of $5,000–$20,000 | $450 |
| 2% of the amount above $20,000 | $5,600 |
| Total | $6,350 |
What can change the amount
- The court can allow more for extraordinary work, such as tax matters and lawsuits (§ 2-7-803(b)).
- The estate's attorney is paid on the same schedule (§ 2-7-804).
Common questions
How much does an executor get paid in Wyoming?
Wyoming sets personal representative fees at 10% of the first $1,000 of the probate estate, 5% of $1,000 to $5,000, 3% of $5,000 to $20,000 and 2% of everything above $20,000 (Wyo. Stat. § 2-7-803).
What is the executor fee on $300,000 in Wyoming?
The Wyoming formula gives $6,350 for the usual executor duties (set by law). Extra work, a clause in the will or a court order can change it.
Which assets count toward the executor fee in Wyoming?
Items chargeable at inventory value, adjusted for reappraisal or sale, plus accretions such as interest, dividends and profits on sales, less property lost without fault of the personal representative (Wyo. Stat. § 2-7-803(c)).
Can a Wyoming executor get more or less than the formula?
The court can allow more for extraordinary work, such as tax matters and lawsuits (§ 2-7-803(b)).
What else changes executor pay in Wyoming?
The estate's attorney is paid on the same schedule (§ 2-7-804).
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Sources
- Wyo. Stat. §§ 2-7-803, 2-7-804 — Wyoming Legislative Service Office
We last checked the statute text against the official publishers in August 2026.