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Section 2-15-101 – Court May Appoint Agent to Care for Property.

2-15-101. Court may appoint agent to care for property. When any estate is assigned or distributed by a judgment or decree of the court to any person residing out of and having no agent in this state, and it is necessary that some person be authorized to take possession and charge of the estate for […]

Section 2-15-102 – Bond of Agent; Compensation.

2-15-102. Bond of agent; compensation. The agent shall execute a bond to the state of Wyoming, to be approved by the court, conditioned that he faithfully manage and account for the estate. The court appointing the agent may allow a reasonable sum out of the estate for his services and expenses.

Section 2-15-103 – Locating Person Entitled; Proceedings if Unable.

2-15-103. Locating person entitled; proceedings if unable. The agent shall, with diligence, attempt to locate the person entitled to the property and notify that person of the agent’s possession thereof. If the agent is unable to locate the person within one (1) year after the agent’s appointment, the agent shall advise the court, with a […]

Section 2-15-104 – Disposition of Unclaimed Property.

2-15-104. Disposition of unclaimed property. When real or personal property remains in the hands of the agent unclaimed for one (1) year, the agent shall petition the court for an order directing the sale of the property. If it appears to the court that it is for the benefit of all interested parties the property […]

Section 2-15-106 – Liability of Agent.

2-15-106. Liability of agent. The agent is liable on his bond for the care and preservation of the estate while in his hands and for disposition of the proceeds of the sale as required by this chapter, and may be sued thereon by any person interested, or such suit may be ordered by the court.