Wisconsin — Challenging an Administrator’s Claim to Inherited Real Property
Detailed Answer Short answer: Yes — you can challenge an administrator’s claim to ownership of real property that you believe you are entitled to inherit. In Wisconsin, the estate’s personal representative (often called an administrator when there is no will) holds legal authority to manage estate property, but that authority is limited by probate law […]
Read article →Surplus Proceeds and Intestate Succession in Wisconsin
What Wisconsin Law Means for Surplus Sale Proceeds When a Decedent Dies Intestate and Siblings Are Involved Short answer: Surplus proceeds from the sale of a decedent’s property become part of the decedent’s estate and are distributed under Wisconsin’s intestate succession rules. If the decedent left no spouse, children, or parents, siblings (or their descendants) […]
Read article →Wisconsin: How to File a Motion to Claim Surplus Funds After a Foreclosure
Who Gets Surplus Money After a Foreclosure in Wisconsin — and How to File a Motion to Get It Short answer: If a foreclosure sale produced funds in excess of the amounts owed to the lender and those with higher priority, the former owner (or anyone with a later lien or claim) can ask the […]
Read article →Wisconsin: How to Document a Repossessed Vehicle When Settling a Loved One’s Estate
Documenting a Repossessed Vehicle While Administering an Estate in Wisconsin Clear, step-by-step guidance to help a personal representative or family member locate, document, and account for a vehicle that was repossessed when settling an estate in Wisconsin. Detailed answer: What to do and why When you are administering a loved one’s estate in Wisconsin and […]
Read article →How to Claim Surplus Funds After a Tax Foreclosure Sale in Wisconsin
Claiming Surplus Funds After a Tax Foreclosure Sale in Wisconsin Quick summary: When a county tax foreclosure sale brings in more money than the taxes, fees, and liens owed, the extra money (the “surplus”) may belong to the former owner, the owner’s heirs, or other lienholders. In Wisconsin, the county treasurer or sheriff and the […]
Read article →Wisconsin: How to Transfer a Deceased Parent’s Vehicle Title When the Original Title Is Missing
Detailed Answer This explains how to get a motor vehicle titled in one surviving spouse’s name in Wisconsin when the other spouse (the registered owner) has died and you cannot find the original paper title. It summarizes the typical paths the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) accepts, the documents you will likely need, and when […]
Read article →How to Challenge or Dismiss a Petition for Possession and Control of Estate Property in Wisconsin
This FAQ-style guide explains how to respond when someone asks the probate court for possession and control of property that belonged to a deceased person. It describes common legal grounds to oppose such a request, the practical steps to file an objection in Wisconsin probate court, the evidence that helps your case, and when to […]
Read article →How to Contest an Approved Estate Accounting in Wisconsin More Than a Year Later
Detailed Answer Short answer: In Wisconsin, challenging an estate accounting more than a year after the court approved it is difficult but sometimes possible. Your options usually include (1) asking the probate court to set aside or reopen the accounting/order based on limited grounds (fraud, mistake, newly discovered evidence, lack of notice, or procedural defects), […]
Read article →Challenging a Final Estate Accounting in Wisconsin: What to Do If You Weren’t Notified
Overview If a sibling filed a final accounting in your parent’s estate and you were not given notice, you can take steps in Wisconsin to protect your rights. This article explains, in plain language, who can challenge an accounting, what steps you should take immediately, the kinds of relief the court can provide, and practical […]
Read article →How to Clear Creditor Claims Before Selling a Parent’s Estate Home in Wisconsin
Clearing Creditor Claims Before Selling a Parent’s Estate Home: A Wisconsin FAQ Short answer: Before selling a deceased parent’s home in Wisconsin you normally must (1) determine whether the property passes through probate, (2) have a personal representative (executor/administrator) appointed if probate is required, (3) give statutory notice to creditors and allow the claims period […]
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