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SF0104

Changes to Probate Code

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This law changes how much money an estate can have for certain probate actions and clarifies when a person can give up property they inherited.

What it does

  • Amends the maximum value of estates qualifying for specific probate procedures from $200,000 to $400,000.
  • Clarifies that if someone gives up an inheritance in writing but it doesn't count as a tax-free gift, their decision still works to pass on the property.

Who it affects

  • People who inherit estates worth between $200,000 and $400,000.
  • Courts handling probate cases for small estates.

Limits and unknowns

  • Does not specify how the changes will affect existing probate cases.
  • The law only applies after July 1, 2025.

Plain language

Terms to know

Probate
The legal process of dealing with a person's property after they die.
Disclaimer
A written statement where someone gives up an inheritance or other rights to property.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Official summary

Bill Summary - 25LSO-0615 Bill No.: SF0104 Effective: 7/1/2025 LSO No.: 25LSO-0615 Enrolled Act No.: SEA No. 0085 Chapter No.: 168 Prime Sponsor: Crago Catch Title: Probate code revisions. Has Report: No Subject: Probate code revisions. Summary/Major Elements: This bill revises the maximum value of an estate for purposes of certain actions under the probate code from two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00) to four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000.00). The bill also provides that a written irrevocable disclaimer of an interest in property that does not otherwise qualify as a qualified disclaimer shall be effective to terminate and pass an interest in property if the disclaiming party acknowledges in a prior or contemporaneous writing that the disclaimer does not qualify as a disclaimer for federal or other tax purposes. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 3:10 AM

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill as a simple cleanup measure that removes specific words from page four of the text.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:45:25 Watch the statement

Ken Chestek

D · H13

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it improperly includes budget information within a bill focused on probate code revisions, creating confusion about whether new employees will actually administer that specific code.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:24:29 Watch the statement

If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

6 roll calls

S Concur:Passed 30-1-0-0-02025-03-04 · Senate30 yes 1 no
H 3rd Reading:Passed 60-0-2-0-02025-03-04 · House60 yes 0 no
Amendment failed 8-50-4-0-02025-03-03 · House8 yes 50 no
H09 - Minerals:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 8-0-1-0-02025-02-24 · House8 yes 0 no
S 3rd Reading:Passed 25-5-1-0-02025-02-06 · Senate25 yes 5 no
S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02025-01-23 · Senate5 yes 0 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Assigned Chapter Number 168LSO
  2. Governor Signed SEA No. 0085 Governor
  3. H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0085House
  4. S President Signed SEA No. 0085Senate
  5. Assigned Number SEA No. 0085LSO
  6. S Concur:Passed 30-1-0-0-0Senate
  7. S Received for ConcurrenceSenate
  8. H 3rd Reading:Passed 60-0-2-0-0House
  9. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  10. H 2nd Reading:Laid BackHouse
  11. H COW:PassedHouse
  12. H Placed on General FileHouse
  13. H09 - Minerals:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 8-0-1-0-0House
  14. H Introduced and Referred to H09 - MineralsHouse
  15. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  16. S 3rd Reading:Passed 25-5-1-0-0Senate
  17. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  18. S COW:PassedSenate
  19. S Placed on General FileSenate
  20. S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate

Changes

Amendments

4 stored

SF0104H2001

The amendment adds an appropriation of $180,708 for the Wyoming Supreme Court to hire two full-time employees, with conditions if other legislation is enacted.

SF0104HS001

The amendment removes the word 'disclaimer' and the word 'or' from a specific section of the probate code.

SF0104S2001

The amendment reduces the maximum value for certain proceedings in probate cases from $500,000 to $400,000.

SF0104SW001

The amendment reduces the maximum value for certain proceedings in probate cases from $500,000 to $300,000.