The bill amends existing laws related to wills, estates, and probate in Wyoming, specifically addressing the fees associated with the publication of heirship notices. It establishes that notices required for hearings under W.S. 2-9-202 and W.S. 2-9-204 must be purchased at a rate not exceeding what newspapers charge counties under W.S. 18-3-518(a), and specifies that the lowest rate for display advertising or the open local display advertising rate, whichever is less, should apply. This change aims to standardize and potentially reduce the costs associated with these legal notices.

Additionally, the bill outlines the procedures for notifying interested parties about hearings related to petitions for determining heirship. It mandates that notice be published weekly for a specified duration and mailed to known heirs, ensuring that all interested parties are adequately informed. The provisions of this act will apply to petitions filed on or after its effective date of July 1, 2023.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2-9-202, 2-9-204