About Petition for Summary Assignment (Formal Administration) with/without Special Administration
To 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.
When you'd use it: When an estate that meets the $50,000 value threshold needs to be closed through summary assignment, or when an estate started under formal or summary administration qualifies for termination under summary assignment.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Petition for Summary Assignment (Formal Administration) with/without Special Administration is published as a PDF by the Wisconsin courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
Source: wicourts.gov
Link last checked: June 26, 2026
How to file Petition for Summary Assignment (Formal Administration) with/without Special Administration in Wisconsin
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Petition for Summary Assignment (Formal Administration) with/without Special Administration (PR-1840) when when an estate that meets the $50,000 value threshold needs to be closed through summary assignment, or when an estate started under formal or summary administration qualifies for termination under summary assignment. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Wisconsin probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Petition for Summary Assignment (Formal Administration) with/without Special Administration carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Petition for Summary Assignment (Formal Administration) with/without Special Administration to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Wisconsin county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).