Probate Forms (WI)
There are a number of state-specific forms you may need when going through the probate process.
This page lists common WI forms and offers help in locating others. While you are welcome to browse these forms, note that the Tasks Tab will guide you through the use of relevant forms at the appropriate times.
General WI Forms
In Wisconsin, the local Circuit Court handles wills and estate matters.
Below you will find links that allow you to download and use some of the more common WI probate forms (you may want to check with your local court for form preferences):
- Application for Informal Administration (Form PR-1801) - Get the probate process started
- Proof of Heirship (Form PR-1806) - Include with Application
- Waiver and Consent to Informal Administration (Form PR-1803) - Get permission from heirs
- Declination to Serve (Form PR-1802) - Include with your application from anyone with equal or higher priority to serve
- Consent to Serve (Form PR-1807) - Include with your application for yourself
- Statement of Informal Administration (Form PR-1808) - Include with your application for the judge to sign
- Letters (Form PR-1810) - Include with your application for the judge to sign
- Notice of Hearing (Form PR-1805) - Notify anyone named in the will, and anyone who would normally inherit
- Estate Inventory (Form PR-1811) - Report estate contents (consider attaching EstateExec Inventory Report)
- Creditor Notice (Form PR-1804) - Send notice to creditors
- Affidavit of Service (Form PR-1817) - Tell the court who you notified
- Estate Accounting (Form PR-1814) - Tell court about estate finances (consider attaching EstateExec Final Accounting Report
- Estate Receipt (Form PR-1815) - Get receipt for distribution or debt payment
- Closing Statement (Form PR-1816) - Tell the court you are finished with your duties
See WI Probate Forms for a more complete list of forms that may be required in certain situations.
Small WI Estate Forms
Small estates sometimes need only 1 specialized form or affidavit: see Small WI Estates.
Using WI Probate Forms
If you are using a licensed EstateExec estate, information about finding your court will appear here.
As mentioned above, the tasks on the estate's Tasks Tab
will list a series of steps that help you understand which form to use when.
You may also want to see
How to Become Executor for
Additional Information
In case you're interested, probate forms for other states can be found here: