2-7-404. Report of appraisal; verification of values of estate assets.

(a) Within one hundred twenty (120) days after the timely filing by the personal representative of the inventory of assets of the estate of the decedent, pursuant to W.S. 2-7-403, the personal representative shall file under oath a report of appraisal of values of estate assets listed in the inventory. The report shall be in compliance with such of the following requirements as may be applicable:

(i) As to all assets listed in the inventory which have a readily determinable market value, the value of each asset as of date of death shall be stated in writing by one (1) disinterested person;

(ii) As to all assets listed in the inventory that do not have a readily determinable market value, the personal representative shall employ disinterested persons to determine the fair market value of each such asset, as of the date of death. A separate written report as to the value of each asset, showing the appraiser's basis for arriving at the value, shall be attached to the report.

(b) Different persons may be employed to appraise or determine the value of different assets included in the estate.

(c) The report, with any attachments required by this section, shall be filed with the clerk of court.

(d) The amount of the fee to be paid to any appraiser, or any person making the required statement, shall be within the discretion of the personal representative, subject only to the provisions of W.S. 2-7-802(a) as to reasonableness and approval at the hearing of the final report and accounting of the personal representative.