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Under Wisconsin law, a person appointed by the probate court to manage a decedent’s estate is called a personal representative (often referred to as an executor). The personal representative must obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to open bank accounts for the estate, file federal and state tax returns, and handle payroll if the estate employs staff.

Wisconsin statutes define a personal representative’s powers and duties in Wis. Stat.