The death of a family member may require legal assistance to administer the decedent's estate. If there is a Trust, the firm can assist the Trustee with all aspects of administration in accordance with the terms of the trust or Wyoming's version of the Uniform Trust Code (UTC).

If there is a valid will or the decedent died without a will, Davis & Cannon, LLP's attorneys have a long history of handling matters relating to probate and the administration of probate estates. This process includes filing the decedent's will with the court, or proceeding without a will (intestacy), securing the appointment of a personal representative of the estate, notifying creditors and family members of the probate matter, obtaining necessary appraisals, paying creditors and taxes, and distributing property to beneficiaries.

The firm also has extensive experience in ancillary probate matters—that is the probate and transfer of assets owned by a non-resident who dies owning property (frequently mineral rights) in Wyoming.

Many estates include real property or business interests, which may need to be managed or transferred during the probate process. With our experience in real estate law and business planning, we can advise clients on issues related to these assets and their associated debt.

Our attorneys also represent clients in litigation over probate and trust matters, such as will contests, disputes with creditors, and disputes among beneficiaries and Trustees.