WI risk area
Probate risk in Wisconsin
Court-supervised estate process, timing, cost exposure, and public record requirements.
Wisconsin allows transfer by affidavit when property subject to administration does not exceed a statutory cap.
How long does probate typically take here?What costs and fees should families expect?What becomes public during probate?
At a glance
Key takeaways
- The affidavit procedure applies when property subject to administration in Wisconsin does not exceed $50,000 in value.
- An heir, trustee of a revocable trust, or the decedent's guardian may use the affidavit to collect and transfer assets.
- The affidavit allows an heir or trustee to collect assets without court appointment.
Questions to consider
Questions this risk area helps you evaluate in Wisconsin
- How long does probate typically take here?
- What costs and fees should families expect?
- What becomes public during probate?
State overview
Wisconsin allows transfer by affidavit when property subject to administration does not exceed a statutory cap.
- The affidavit procedure applies when property subject to administration in Wisconsin does not exceed $50,000 in value.
- An heir, trustee of a revocable trust, or the decedent's guardian may use the affidavit to collect and transfer assets.
- The affidavit allows an heir or trustee to collect assets without court appointment.
Sources
Risk sources
- Uniform Probate Code (2019) - Probate of wills and administration
Article III covers appointment, notices, creditor claims, and small-estate collection (Section 3-1201).
National sources provide baseline context; state statutes and court rules control in Wisconsin.