865.01 – Applicability of informal administration.
865.01 Applicability of informal administration. “Informal administration of estates” means the administration of decedents’ estates, testate and intestate, without exercise of continuous supervision by the court. Administrative action by the probate registrar is not action by the court. Informal administration proceedings are, nevertheless, circuit court proceedings, records of which shall be kept in the same […]
865.02 – Use of informal administration.
865.02 Use of informal administration. (1) Informal administration may be used: (a) Where the decedent died testate and: 1. The will does not prohibit the use of informal administration; 2. The will names a personal representative who accepts such appointment; 3. Bond is furnished if required under s. 865.07 as provided under s. 856.25; and […]
865.03 – Formal proceedings: nature; effect.
865.03 Formal proceedings: nature; effect. (1) A formal proceeding in this chapter is a judicial proceeding before the court involving the administration of the estate of a decedent, including a court proceeding concerning the use or availability of this chapter. It is distinguished from an administrative proceeding before the probate registrar. Formal proceedings, either as […]
865.031 – Effect of fraud and evasion.
865.031 Effect of fraud and evasion. Whenever fraud has been perpetrated in connection with any proceeding or in any statement filed under this chapter, or if fraud is used to avoid or circumvent the provisions or purposes of this chapter, any person injured thereby may obtain appropriate relief against the perpetrator of the fraud, including […]
865.04 – Proceedings independent; exceptions.
865.04 Proceedings independent; exceptions. (1) Except where a demand for formal administration of the estate has been duly made: (a) Any interested person may apply for informal administration if administration of the estate has not been commenced under s. 856.07 or 879.57 or ch. 867; and (b) The personal representative may apply for informal administration […]