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Wisconsin: What to Do If an Heir Refuses to Sign a Renunciation So You Can Serve as Personal Representative
When a Potential Personal Representative Refuses to Renounce: Practical Steps under Wisconsin Law This FAQ-style guide explains what renunciation means…
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Wisconsin: Can You Challenge Transfers Made Under a Power of Attorney When You Suspect Lack of Capacity?
How to Challenge Transfers Made Under a Power of Attorney in Wisconsin Short answer: Yes — you can challenge transfers…
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Wisconsin: What Happens to Joint Bank Accounts and Jointly Held Property When Someone Dies Without a Will
Detailed answer Short answer: In Wisconsin, whether jointly held bank accounts and property pass automatically to a surviving co-owner or…
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Wisconsin — How to Be Appointed Estate Administrator or Co-Administrator
How to petition the Wisconsin probate court to serve as an estate administrator or co-administrator Disclaimer: This is general information…
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Challenging a Suspected Forged Will in Wisconsin
Can a probate court set aside a will you believe was forged? What to do next Short answer: Yes —…
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How to Submit an Original Will to a Wisconsin Probate Court When You Live Out of State
Submitting an Original Will to a Wisconsin Probate Court When You Live Out of State Disclaimer: I am not a…
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Wisconsin: How to Confirm a Will Is an Original (Not a Copy)
Detailed answer — Identifying an original will under Wisconsin law This section explains practical steps you can take to determine…
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Buying Out Siblings’ Interests in an Inherited Property — Wisconsin Guide
Keeping the Family Home in Wisconsin: A Practical FAQ on Buying Out Co-Owners Overview. This article explains how one heir…
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Buying Out Siblings’ Shares in a Parent’s House — Wisconsin Guide
Can I buy out my siblings’ shares in a parent’s house in Wisconsin instead of selling it through probate? Short…
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Can an Estate Recover Money Withdrawn by an Heir After a Parent’s Death? — Wisconsin FAQ
Detailed Answer Short answer: If a person withdraws money from a decedent’s bank account or uses credit cards after the…