881.03 – Jurisdiction of court.
881.03 Jurisdiction of court. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to affect the power or jurisdiction of any court of the state of Wisconsin in respect to trusts and trustees, nor as restricting the power of a court of proper jurisdiction to permit a fiduciary to deviate from the terms of any will, […]
881.04 – Investments under prior laws not affected.
881.04 Investments under prior laws not affected. Nothing contained in this chapter shall affect any investment made prior to the enactment hereof or any amendment hereof or affect any rights or interests established, accrued or created thereunder or affect any suit or action pending when this chapter or any amendment hereof becomes effective. History: 1971 […]
881.06 – Law governing existing instruments.
881.06 Law governing existing instruments. Subject to s. 881.01 (12), this chapter shall govern fiduciaries, including personal representatives, guardians of the estate, conservators, and trustees acting under wills, agreements, court orders, and other instruments now existing or hereafter made. History: 1971 c. 41 s. 8; Stats. 1971 s. 881.06; 1975 c. 200; 2003 a. 264.
882.01 – Adoption of adults.
882.01 Adoption of adults. An adult may be adopted by any other adult, who is a resident of this state. History: 1971 c. 41 s. 8; Stats. 1971 s. 882.01.
882.02 – Consent.
882.02 Consent. The consent of the adult to be adopted and the consent of the spouse of the petitioner, if that spouse has not joined in the petition under s. 882.01, shall be filed in writing with the court. History: 1971 c. 41 ss. 8, 12; Stats. 1971 s. 882.02.
882.03 – Jurisdiction and venue.
882.03 Jurisdiction and venue. The circuit court shall have jurisdiction to order an adoption. The petition shall be filed in the county where the petitioner resides. History: 1971 c. 41 s. 8; Stats. 1971 s. 882.03; 1977 c. 449 s. 497.
882.04 – Hearing and order.
882.04 Hearing and order. After a hearing on the petition, which may be held in chambers and which shall be attended by the petitioner and the adult to be adopted, unless the court orders otherwise, and after such investigation as the court considers advisable, if the court finds that it is to the best interests […]
881.016 – Employees and agents of a fiduciary.
881.016 Employees and agents of a fiduciary. Unless prohibited by the terms of the instrument governing a fiduciary relationship, a fiduciary may employ attorneys, accountants, investment advisers, agents or other persons, even if they are associated with the fiduciary, to advise or assist the fiduciary in the performance of the fiduciary’s duties. The fiduciary may […]
881.02 – Construction; court orders; written instruments.
881.02 Construction; court orders; written instruments. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed as authorizing any departure from, or variation of, the express terms or limitations set forth in any will, agreement, court order, or other instrument creating or defining the fiduciary’s duties and powers. History: 1971 c. 41 ss. 8, 12; Stats. 1971 […]
879.53 – Hearings set for a day certain.
879.53 Hearings set for a day certain. All matters in court requiring notice of hearing shall be set for hearing on a day certain, and shall be heard on the day set or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard. History: 1977 c. 449.