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PR-1814 - Estate Account - final accounting (with schedules) of estate from date of death to closing. If added property under Schedule A include additional filing fee of . 2% x total amount of added property. PR-1817 - Affidavit of Mailing - proof of Estate Account being provided to interested parties.

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.

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.

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.

The first step is to file an application for formal or informal probate along with the Will, if one exists. You should contact a Wisconsin probate attorney to assist you in preparing the forms. Having an experienced probate attorney can help ensure a smooth process and avoid unnecessary delays and costs.

In Wisconsin, the courts get up to 18 months to complete probate. The courts can grant an extension though it is rare that such a thing is necessary. It will rarely take 18 months to complete probate in Wisconsin, but it will not take less than 6 months.