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Executor Compensation Laws in Wyoming

In Wyoming, personal representative fees are set by statute at 10% of the first $1,000, 5% to $5,000, 3% to $20,000, and 2% above $20,000 of the probate estate.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Wyoming at a glance

Compensation method
Statutory percentage schedule
The court may allow an additional fee for unusual circumstances and just and reasonable fees for extraordinary services such as tax matters or litigation.
Statutory fee schedule
10% to $1,000; 5% to $5,000; 3% to $20,000; 2% above
Computed on the probate estate accounted for, at inventory value adjusted for sales, accretions, and losses.
Percentage schedule in statute
Yes

Sources

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The rules in Wyoming

How is an executor paid in Wyoming?

Compensation method in Wyoming: Statutory percentage schedule. The court may allow an additional fee for unusual circumstances and just and reasonable fees for extraordinary services such as tax matters or litigation.

What percentage can an executor charge in Wyoming?

Statutory fee schedule in Wyoming: 10% to $1,000; 5% to $5,000; 3% to $20,000; 2% above. Computed on the probate estate accounted for, at inventory value adjusted for sales, accretions, and losses.

Does Wyoming law set executor fees by a percentage schedule?

Yes. Percentage schedule in statute in Wyoming: yes.

Where do the Wyoming executor compensation laws come from?

The rules above come from Wyo. Stat. 2-7-803. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

A will can usually address executor pay directly, for example by setting a flat fee, a percentage, or stating that the executor serves without pay. Where the will is silent, the state's default rule applies. An executor can also choose to waive compensation, which some family members do because fees are generally taxable income while inheritances generally are not.

Executor compensation is separate from reimbursement of expenses and from fees paid to the estate's attorney, accountant, or other professionals. Keeping a written log of hours, tasks, and costs helps support a fee request and answers questions from heirs or the court.

Heirs and beneficiaries who believe a fee is too high can usually object in the probate proceeding, and courts can reduce, deny, or increase compensation in some circumstances. Rules on timing, court approval, and extraordinary services differ, so the statute for the state where the estate is probated is the starting point.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.