Wisconsin Probate Forms
Common probate forms used during estate settlement in Wisconsin. Each page explains what the form is for, where to download the official version, and how to file it.
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Affidavit of Service OR Waiver of Notice – Addendum to Transfer by AffidavitVerified PDFThis document serves as an addendum to a Transfer by Affidavit, allowing either proof of service of the transfer form to heirs or waiver of notice by heirs consenting to immediate recording.Petition for Formal AdministrationForm PR-1901Verified PDFTo petition the court to grant formal administration of a decedent's estate and determine heirs, admit a will to probate if applicable, and appoint personal representatives and trustees.Petition for Summary Assignment (Formal Administration) with/without Special AdministrationForm PR-1840Verified PDFTo petition the court to assign estate property to entitled persons under Wisconsin's summary assignment procedure for small estates valued at $50,000 or less.Proof of Heirship (Informal Administration and Formal Administration)Form PR-1806Verified PDFEstablishes the identity and status of heirs to a decedent's estate for purposes of informal or formal probate administration in Wisconsin.
Probate in Wisconsin
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