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Wyoming · Through 2026 Budget Session; as of 2026-07-01

Wyo. Stat. § 1-38-104: Factors for determining wrongful death representative.

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  1. TITLE 1 - CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
  2. CHAPTER 38 - WRONGFUL DEATH

(a) In appointing the wrongful death representative, the court shall determine the person who will best represent the interests of the potential beneficiaries of the action as a whole.

(b) In determining whether the best interests of potential beneficiaries as a whole will be served by appointment of the wrongful death representative, the court shall consider:

(i) The familial or other relationship of the person making application to the decedent;

(ii) The interests of the person making application in relation to the interests of other potential beneficiaries as a whole;

(iii) Actions taken to secure appointment as the wrongful death representative and to protect the interests of all potential beneficiaries;

(iv) Such other factors as the court deems relevant.

(c) No appeal shall be allowed from an order appointing the wrongful death representative. The court, however, may entertain a motion to reconsider an appointment of the wrongful death representative.

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