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Probate is the court-supervised process for the orderly transfer of a decedent's assets to those who are entitled to receive them. Wisconsin Statutes Chapters 851 through 882 govern probate court actions.
What is Informal Probate? Informal probate is the administration of the decedent’s estate, testate or intestate, without continuous supervision of the court. Informal Administration is started by filing an application with the Probate Registrar in the county where the decedent domiciled (i.e. resided) and/or where the
The Register in Probate keeps a record of all wills admitted to probate, decedent's estates, testamentary trusts, guardianships, protective placements, civil mental health commitments and records filed for safekeeping.
The probate process in Wisconsin is overseen by the court and ensures that a person’s assets are fairly distributed after their death. It begins with filing a will, followed by appointing a personal representative to manage and distribute the deceased’s remaining assets.
Estate and Probate Forms from Wisconsin Counties (WI State Law Library) Records . Access to Court Records and Genealogy (WI Register in Probate Assoc.) Wisconsin Circuit Court Access; Claims Against an Estate (WI Register in Probate Assoc.) Debts and Deceased Relatives (Federal Trade Commission)
Probate is a court-supervised procedure for transferring ownership of someone's assets after he or she dies. This process validates the person's will and distributes property as the will directs. If the decedent left no will or other legal arrangement for transferring assets upon death, the estate may still go through probate.
For Probate matters: Benjamin.Balk@wicourts.gov For Guardianship matters: Gina.Bosben@wicourts.gov. The Probate Court is open from 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. Appointments are encouraged.
Standard, statewide forms are required by all Wisconsin circuit courts. Forms can be obtained in person from the Register in Probate office. A small fee may be charged. Forms can also be obtained online at Wisconsin Court System - Circuit court forms.
The Wisconsin court system sets forth resources for you if you find yourself involved in the probate process, whether as a family member, creditor or beneficiary, or as a personal representative named to manage the probate process.
The Wisconsin Court System protects individuals' rights, privileges and liberties, maintains the rule of law, and provides a forum for the resolution of disputes that is fair, accessible, independent and effective.