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While Wisconsin statutes do not require you to hire an attorney to probate an estate informally, you may seek advice or the services of an attorney at any point during the process.

Generally, Wisconsin wants an estate to be probated within 18 months of death but it does vary by county. Some counties in Wisconsin want the estate to be probated within a year. Once the Will and petition are filed creditors have a three month window where they can file claims against the estate.

A Letter of Testamentary?sometimes called a "Letter of Administration" or "Letter of Representation"?is a document granted by a local court. The document simply states that you are the legal executor for a particular estate and that you have the ability to act as such.

How do I file a claim against an estate? A standard claim form (PR-1819) can be obtained online from Wisconsin Courts. The completed form, along with the statutory $3 filing fee, must be filed with the Register in Probate prior to the expiration of the claims date.

This typically requires submitting the death certificate and completing a short application. The application includes a sworn statement that the person has been named as the executor in the will, as well as an estimate of the estate's property and debts.

Hear this out loud PauseA Formal Administration requires the assistance of an attorney. Informal Administration may be granted without an attorney's assistance. Informal Administration is the administration of the decedent's estate without continuous court supervision, and is supervised by a Probate Registrar.