Verify an Executor’s Calculation of Your Share from a Sibling’s House Sale — Wisconsin
Detailed Answer Short answer: In Wisconsin you can confirm an executor’s calculation by reviewing the estate inventory and accounting, comparing the sale proceeds and allowed expenses to the estate plan (will) or Wisconsin intestacy rules, and—if needed—asking the probate court to review or compel an accounting. This article explains what documents to request, how to […]
Read article →Selling a Deceased Parent’s Home During Probate in Wisconsin: Mortgage and Sale Basics
Detailed Answer Short answer: Yes — but only in certain circumstances. In Wisconsin the house does not disappear because your mother died. The mortgage lien remains attached to the property, and authority to sell depends on who holds title, whether a personal representative (executor/administrator) has been appointed, whether the will (if any) grants sale authority, […]
Read article →Wisconsin: Do You Have to Publish a 3‑Month Notice to Creditors Before Selling a Deceased Parent’s House?
Do I have to publish a notice to creditors for three months under the small estate process before selling my mother’s house? Short answer: In most cases, no — the small‑estate affidavit process in Wisconsin is intended to collect certain personal property and generally does not authorize transferring or selling real estate. If you need […]
Read article →Proving the Value of a Deceased Parent's Vehicles During Probate in Wisconsin
Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. It does not create an attorney-client relationship. For advice tailored to your situation, consult a licensed Wisconsin probate attorney. Detailed Answer When someone dies in Wisconsin, the personal representative (executor) must identify and account for the decedent’s assets, including vehicles. The […]
Read article →Proving the Value of a Deceased Parent’s Vehicle in Wisconsin Probate
Detailed Answer Short answer: In Wisconsin probate, you prove the value of motor vehicles by determining the vehicle’s fair market value (FMV) as of the decedent’s date of death and documenting that value with objective evidence — such as published valuation guides, written dealer appraisals, comparable sale listings, or a professional appraisal — then including […]
Read article →Wisconsin: How to Get Appointed as a Limited Personal Representative to Run Creditor Notice and Sell Real Property
How to Seek Appointment as a Limited Personal Representative in Wisconsin to Run a Notice to Creditors and Sell Real Property Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For guidance specific to your situation, consult a Wisconsin probate attorney or your local probate court. Detailed answer — step-by-step overview […]
Read article →Closing a Spouse’s Estate in Wisconsin: Proving a Zero Balance and Getting Court Discharge
How to Prove a Zero Balance and Formally Close a Spouse’s Estate in Wisconsin Short answer: You must determine whether probate is required, gather records showing there are no remaining assets or debts, provide required notices to the court and creditors, file a final accounting or affidavit showing a zero balance, and ask the court […]
Read article →Wisconsin: Can You Use a Small Estate Affidavit for an Intestate Estate Instead of Formal Probate?
Quick answer Under Wisconsin law you may be able to use a small‑estate affidavit (or similar statutory affidavit) to collect certain personal property of a person who died intestate (without a will) instead of starting full probate. Whether you can do so depends on the type and value of the assets, whether the asset holder […]
Read article →How to Open Probate in Wisconsin When You Live Out of State
FAQ — Starting Probate in Wisconsin When You Live Out of State Short answer: You can usually open probate in Wisconsin even if you live in another state. File in the county where your sibling lived when they died, follow the local probate clerk’s procedures, and be prepared to provide a death certificate, the will […]
Read article →Wisconsin: How to Settle a Parent’s Estate in Wisconsin and Handle Out‑of‑State Property
Overview If a parent died owning assets in Wisconsin and also owned property in another state, you will normally need to open probate in Wisconsin (the decedent’s domicile) and take additional steps to transfer or manage the out‑of‑state property. This article explains the typical steps under Wisconsin law, how ancillary proceedings work for property located […]
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