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Wisconsin probate articles

• Agreement to Sell Sports Memorabilia Collection Held Not Enforceable Against Estate

  2020-02-27

  A February 2020 case from Wisconsin holds that an agreement to sell the Decedent's sports memorabilia collection was not enforceable against the Decedent's estate, because the contract was illusory. In Estate of Alfred John Capelli and Juli…

• How Do You Make a Valid Will In Wisconsin?

  2021-02-05

  To make a valid will under Wisconsin law, the will must be: In writing; Signed by the testator; Signed by two witnesses.   The requirements for a valid will in Wisconsin can be found at Wisconsin Statutes § 853.03 . Who Can Make a Vali…

• Surviving Spouse Rights Wisconsin

  2019-09-23

  Surviving spouse rights in Wisconsin include: Intestate share Marital Property Rights Family Allowance Special Allowance It is important to learn your widow's rights as the first step in the probate process. Surviving Spouse Rights in Wisco…

• Who Are Next Of Kin In Wisconsin?

  2020-08-13

  Next of kin in Wisconsin are generally the following people: Surviving spouse or domestic partner Children Parents Brothers and Sisters Grandparents In Wisconsin the term “next of kin” is frequently used as being synonymous with the terms “…

• Wisconsin Hospitalized And Quarantined Electors Can Use Agent To Help Vote

  2020-10-30

  Wisconsin’s surge in Covid-19 cases will result in thousands of electors hospitalized or quarantined on election day. In Wisconsin, those hospitalized or quarantined can utilize the Hospitalized Electors Process to vote using an agent. The …