Wisconsin: Can Sale Proceeds Pay for Estate Junk Removal and Cleanup?
Using Sale Proceeds to Pay Estate Expenses in Wisconsin: How Junk Removal and Cleanup Are Handled Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. Consult a Wisconsin probate attorney for advice about your specific situation. Detailed answer — can sale proceeds be used to cover estate expenses like junk removal and personal property cleanup? Yes. […]
Read article →How to Regain Control of a Deceased Parent’s Bank and Credit‑Card Accounts in Wisconsin
What to do if someone else is using a deceased parent's bank or credit-card accounts (Wisconsin) Short answer: Stop further misuse by preserving evidence, notify the bank and card companies, file a police report if there is suspected theft, and obtain legal authority (usually through probate or a small‑estate procedure) to control and close the […]
Read article →Wisconsin: Dealing with Unauthorized Charges to a Parent’s Estate in Probate
How the Probate Process Handles Unauthorized Charges to a Parent’s Estate in Wisconsin Short answer: When someone makes unauthorized charges to a decedent’s estate — for example, a personal representative, agent under a power of attorney, caregiver, or family member spending estate assets without legal authority — the probate court and civil/criminal laws provide multiple […]
Read article →Wisconsin: How to Secure a Deceased Person’s House and Prevent Siblings from Removing Belongings Before Administrator Appointment
Securing a Deceased Person’s House in Wisconsin and Preventing Siblings from Removing Belongings Before You’re Appointed Administrator Quick answer: In Wisconsin you should secure the property, document everything, and move promptly to get court authority (a petition for appointment or temporary/limited authority) so you or the court can lawfully control and inventory estate property. If […]
Read article →Wisconsin: Becoming the Administrator of Your Father’s Estate When He Died Without a Will
FAQ — Appointing an Administrator for an Intestate Estate in Wisconsin Short answer: File a petition for appointment of a personal representative (administrator) in the county probate court where your father lived, follow the court’s notice and bond requirements, and obtain Letters of Administration. Below are the steps, priorities, documents, and practical tips to help […]
Read article →Wisconsin — Order of Succession Among Children When There Is No Will
Disclaimer: This is general information only and not legal advice. For guidance about a specific estate, contact a Wisconsin probate attorney. Detailed Answer — How Wisconsin law distributes an intestate estate among children When a person dies without a valid will in Wisconsin, the state’s intestacy rules determine who inherits. These rules are in Wisconsin’s […]
Read article →How to Get Court Approval to Sell a House and Pay Off the Mortgage in Wisconsin
Detailed Answer — Getting Court Approval to Sell a House and Pay Off the Mortgage in Wisconsin Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This article provides general information about Wisconsin law and is not legal advice. Consult a Wisconsin attorney for advice about your specific situation. Overview Selling real estate owned by someone who cannot […]
Read article →How to Set Up an Estate Bank Account in Wisconsin Using an IRS EIN
Setting up an Estate Bank Account in Wisconsin: What You Need to Know Short answer: To open an estate bank account in Wisconsin you normally need a court-issued appointment (Letters of Administration or Letters Testamentary), a certified copy of the death certificate, an IRS Employer Identification Number (EIN) issued to the estate, and the bank’s […]
Read article →Wisconsin: What Happens When a Creditor Files a Claim After a 90‑Day Notice Period
How Wisconsin Courts Treat Creditor Claims Filed After a 90‑Day Notice Period Not legal advice. This article explains general Wisconsin practice and possible outcomes. Consult a Wisconsin attorney for help specific to your situation. Detailed Answer When a personal representative publishes or sends a notice to creditors for a decedent’s estate in Wisconsin, the notice […]
Read article →Claiming Your Share of a Mother's Estate in Wisconsin When She Dies Without a Will
Detailed Answer: What to do if your mother died without a will in Wisconsin When a person dies without a valid will, Wisconsin law calls that dying "intestate." Intestate rules determine who inherits and how the estate is handled. This section gives a clear, step-by-step explanation of how you can claim your share of your […]
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