When and to who (PR, estate lawyer or both) should I make the request of an "in kind" distribution of personal property?

You should make the request soon, first by phone and then in writing and to the PR, a copy of the letter of request should also be sent to the...

How can I get the Court to admit copies of my father's will and codicil into Probate, instead of requiring original documents?

This is a common occurrence. You need to file a petition for special administration with the probate court. File it with a copy of the will, and...

Does my husband's estate go entirely to me now that his children no longer have a claim to the estate?

That is an interesting question. Assuming that the settlement was properly documented and the children signed permanent disclaimers, the kids who...

Once fiduciary papers have been filed with the state, what is the timeline until the estate is closed and distributions sent?

The estate is closed 6 months after the final accounting is filed and the personal representative files the statement to close the...

What happens if an heir to an estate does not agree with some of the items listed to pay out for an estate in the final account?

If an heir disagrees with anything in the accounting, including distributions, they need to file an objection with the court immediately. The...

You will need to petition the probate court to reopen the probate and re-issue the Domiciliary Letters. The procedures may vary slightly depending...

Is this old debt legal to collect in Wisconsin?

You would be well advised to contact a consumer law attorney or someone who practices debt collection. If there is a judgment, it can be enforced...

Of someone doesn't have a will in the state of Wisconsin and has no children, what would happen to their assets?

Chapter 852 of the Wisconsin statutes sets out who inherits when a person dies without a will. This situation is called "intestate succession." The...

I agree with Gregory. However, if the estate is very small, a P.R. sometimes charges according to an hourly rate (say $25 or $30 per hour). This is...

My Aunt, 85 , mild dementia , trusted her brother to take care of property taxes on the 900+ acres she has in clam lake , wi.

A real property attorney can probably help you. If the estate sale has not happened yet, there are still options to work with the lender, or to buy...