What the rule says
Wyoming adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act effective July 1, 2017, codified at Wyo. Stat. § 3-9-101 et seq.
Default durability
A Wyoming POA is durable by default — the agent's authority survives the principal's incapacity unless the document expressly states otherwise.
Specific powers
Under Wyoming's UPOAA, certain powers require express authorization (gifts, beneficiary changes, trust modifications, etc.).
Third-party acceptance
Wyoming law provides protections for third parties accepting properly executed POAs.
Execution requirements
A valid Wyoming POA must be:
- Signed by the principal - Acknowledged before a notary public
Healthcare advance directive is separate
Wyoming separates property and healthcare frameworks. Healthcare decisions require a separate Wyoming Healthcare Decisions Act framework.
What happens without a POA
If a Wyoming resident becomes incapacitated without an executed durable POA, the family must seek conservatorship or guardianship.
What you can do about it
For Wyoming residents:
- Execute a Uniform Power of Attorney. - Acknowledge before a notary. - Specifically enumerate hot powers if needed. - Designate a successor agent. - Coordinate with the Healthcare Directive. - Update older POAs.
Who this affects most
Wyoming's POA framework is most consequential for Wyoming adults without executed POAs.