Wyoming Statutes

Wyo. Stat. § 2-4-104 (2026)

Kindred of half blood; stepchildren; foster

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children.

Persons of the half-blood inherit the same share they would
inherit if they were of the whole blood, but stepchildren and
foster children and their descendents do not inherit.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 1981–2014 · leading case: In the Matter of the Est. of: Ronald Keith Scherer, Lilyanna B. Knudson, 2014 WY 129 (Wyo. 2014).

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In the Matter of the Est. of: Ronald Keith Scherer, Lilyanna B. Knudson, 2014 WY 129 (Wyo. 2014). · cites it 5× “" Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 2-4-104 . The district court also ruled that Wyoming's Determination of Heirship statutes, Wyo.”

In Re Est. of Seader, 2003 WY 119 (Wyo. 2003). · cites it 2× “[¶ 30] Finally, although it is part of the probate code chapter dealing with intestate succession, Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 2-4-104 (LexisNexis 2003) should also be considered when determining the intent of the legislature as to the inheritance rights of children who have not been…”

Seeley v. in Re the Est. of Seeley, 627 P.2d 1357 (Wyo. 1981). · cites it 6× “1977: "This act [§ 2-4-104] shall not apply to olographic or holographic wills.”

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