Leftover Sale Proceeds When Someone Dies Intestate in Wisconsin
Detailed answer If a person dies without a will in Wisconsin, any cash that represents leftover sale proceeds becomes part of the decedent’s probate estate. The estate’s personal representative (sometimes called an administrator when there is no will) collects assets, pays valid debts and expenses, and then distributes what remains to the person’s heirs under […]
Read article →Wisconsin: How to Retitle a Vehicle from a Parent's Estate
Detailed Answer If a parent dies and you need to retitle their car in Wisconsin, you generally must show legal authority to transfer the vehicle and submit required documents to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (or a DMV service point). The exact process depends on how the vehicle was titled and whether the estate goes […]
Read article →Wisconsin: Steps to Take When an Estate Administrator Withholds Asset Information
Detailed Answer If you are a beneficiary, heir, or interested person in a Wisconsin probate and the proposed or appointed personal representative (often called an administrator) is not providing details about estate assets or refusing to produce estate documents, you have clear steps you can take. This answer explains how the probate process typically works […]
Read article →If a Will Wasn't Properly Signed in Wisconsin: What Happens During Probate
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This article explains general information about Wisconsin probate and wills. It is not legal advice. Consult a Wisconsin probate attorney for advice about a specific estate. Quick answer If a decedent's will was not properly signed under Wisconsin formalities, the probate court may refuse to admit that document as […]
Read article →Wisconsin — Forcing a Spouse to Sell a House and Distribute Proceeds Under a Will
Can I force a surviving spouse to sell the house and distribute the proceeds under a will? Detailed answer — how this works in Wisconsin Short answer: Usually the person named as the personal representative (executor) must open probate, get authority from the probate court to administer the estate, and then ask the court to […]
Read article →Recovering a Cash Bequest from a Sibling's Estate in Wisconsin
Detailed Answer This article explains, under Wisconsin law, practical steps a beneficiary can take to recover a cash bequest when the estates personal representative (executor) is not cooperating. It assumes you are named in a valid will and that the decedents estate is or should be in probate. This is educational information only and not […]
Read article →How to File a Notice to Creditors in Wisconsin: Step-by-Step FAQ
Detailed Answer — What filing a Notice to Creditors in Wisconsin involves This FAQ explains the typical process a personal representative uses to give notice to creditors of a decedent’s estate in Wisconsin. This is a general, plain-language explanation only — not legal advice. For statutory rules that govern creditor claims and notice, see Wisconsin […]
Read article →Wisconsin: How to Be Appointed Executor When the Named Sibling Refuses to Serve
What to do if the named executor in a parent’s will refuses to serve Overview: This article explains how probate appointment works in Wisconsin and the practical steps you can take if a parent named your sibling as executor but that sibling refuses to serve. This is educational information and not legal advice. For official […]
Read article →Wisconsin: Why an Inherited House May Not Be a Probate Asset and How to Handle Mortgage Payments to Prevent Foreclosure
Understanding ownership, probate, and mortgage payments after a death in Wisconsin Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed Wisconsin attorney about your specific situation. Detailed answer — how a house can bypass probate in Wisconsin and what that means for mortgage obligations When someone dies owning […]
Read article →Wisconsin: Challenging a Sibling’s Use of a Deceased Parent’s Bank Account for Mortgage Payments
Can I challenge my sibling’s use of a deceased parent’s bank account for mortgage payments before they are appointed administrator? Short answer: Possibly — but your options depend on who legally owns the account, whether the sibling had authority (for example, as a joint owner), and whether the sibling’s withdrawals harmed the estate. If the […]
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