Handling a Parent’s Estate in Wisconsin: Step-by-Step FAQ
Detailed Answer Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. For guidance specific to your situation, consult a qualified Wisconsin attorney or the county register in probate. Overview — what generally must happen When a person dies, someone must gather the decedent’s property, pay valid debts and taxes, and distribute what remains to the heirs […]
Read article →Switching to a Small Estate Process in Wisconsin: When to Use a Small‑Estate Affidavit
Detailed Answer: When and how to use Wisconsin's small estate process Short answer: Wisconsin law lets you collect certain decedent property using a small estate affidavit if the decedent’s personal property subject to administration falls below the statute’s dollar threshold. If the estate exceeds that threshold, you generally must pursue estate administration (formal or summary) […]
Read article →Wisconsin — Paying Back Taxes on Inherited Land When You’re Not on the Deed
Detailed Answer Short answer: Paying property taxes on land you inherited but do not yet hold title to does not automatically make you the owner. Your payment can protect the property from tax sale and give you certain remedies (reimbursement or an equitable lien) in some situations, but it will not substitute for a recorded […]
Read article →Who Inherits and Who Owns Property After a Grandparent’s Death — Wisconsin
Step-by-step guide: identifying heirs and who owns real property after a grandparent’s death (Wisconsin) Short answer — the basic path When someone dies, ownership of their property moves in one of two main ways: (1) by the terms of a valid will or trust, or (2) by operation of law if there is no valid […]
Read article →Wisconsin: How to Ask the Probate Court to Revoke Letters of Administration and Replace an Administrator
Short Answer You can ask the Wisconsin probate court to revoke letters of administration and remove an administrator, and to be appointed in the administrator’s place if you are an eligible heir. The court will do this only after notice and a hearing, and only if there are valid legal grounds (for example: failure to […]
Read article →Challenging an Administrator Who Closed a Parent’s Joint Bank Account — Wisconsin Guide
How to respond if an estate administrator closed a deceased parent’s joint bank account without notifying heirs — Wisconsin overview Quick answer: If a bank account that should have remained accessible to joint owners or to heirs was closed or drained by a court-appointed administrator without notice, you can gather documents, demand records from the […]
Read article →Wisconsin: How to Review and Correct Probate Filings in a Parent’s Estate
Reviewing and Correcting Probate Filings in Wisconsin: What to Do Next This FAQ-style guide explains how someone in Wisconsin can locate, review, and seek correction of missing or incorrect probate filings in a deceased parent’s estate. It uses plain language, practical steps, and links to official Wisconsin resources. Detailed Answer When you believe probate filings […]
Read article →Challenging a Grandparent’s Appointment as Estate Administrator in Wisconsin
Detailed Answer If someone has been appointed the estate administrator (personal representative) for your grandparent in Wisconsin and you believe the appointment is improper, you can challenge that appointment through the probate court. This article explains who can object, common legal grounds for a challenge, the general steps to file an objection in Wisconsin, what […]
Read article →Fixing Probate Paperwork Mistakes in Wisconsin: How to Correct Wrong Sibling Listings
Correcting Errors in Probate Paperwork in Wisconsin Detailed Answer It happens: a probate filing lists the wrong siblings, misspells names, or otherwise misstates who the heirs are. In Wisconsin, mistakes in probate paperwork are usually corrected through the probate court that handled the estate. The exact procedure depends on what document is wrong, whether the […]
Read article →Transferring Real Property Under a Will in Wisconsin: How Probate Works
Quick answer If a Wisconsin decedent left a will and real property does not pass outside probate (for example, by joint tenancy, beneficiary deed, or trust), the normal route to transfer title is to admit the will to probate in the circuit court for the county where the decedent lived, obtain the personal representative’s authority […]
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