879.15 – Appearances, how made.
879.15 Appearances, how made. In any proceeding in the court, appearances shall be made as follows: (1) A minor or individual adjudicated incompetent shall appear by a guardian ad litem or by the guardian of his or her estate, who may appear by attorney, or by another person under the doctrine of virtual representation as […]
879.17 – Attorney, appearance by.
879.17 Attorney, appearance by. The attorney who first appears for any party or person interested shall be recognized as the attorney throughout the matter or proceeding unless another attorney is substituted under SCR 11.02 (3). History: 1977 c. 187 s. 135; 1977 c. 273; Sup. Ct. Order, eff. 1-1-80. An executor who asked for substitution […]
879.19 – Attorney, notice to.
879.19 Attorney, notice to. Except for a person in the military service, as provided in s. 879.09, if a person interested who is not a minor or an individual adjudicated incompetent has retained an attorney to represent him or her and the attorney has mailed a notice of retainer and request for service to the […]
879.21 – Appearance for person domiciled in foreign country.
879.21 Appearance for person domiciled in foreign country. When notice has been given to the attorney general under s. 879.03 (3) that a person domiciled in a foreign country, not represented by a consul, vice consul or consular agent, is interested in an estate, the attorney general shall appear for the person and be allowed […]
879.23 – Guardian ad litem.
879.23 Guardian ad litem. (1) Virtual representation. A guardian ad litem shall be appointed for any person interested who is a minor or an individual adjudicated incompetent and has no guardian of his or her estate, or where the guardian of the minor’s or individual’s estate fails to appear on the minor’s or individual’s behalf […]
879.25 – Attorney for person in military service.
879.25 Attorney for person in military service. At the time of filing a petition for administration of an estate, an affidavit shall be filed setting forth facts showing whether any person interested in the matter is actively engaged in the military service of the United States. Whenever it appears by the affidavit or otherwise that […]
879.26 – Waiver of right to certain documents.
879.26 Waiver of right to certain documents. Any person who is not a minor or an individual adjudicated incompetent may in writing waive the person’s right to be given a statement that the inventory has been filed under s. 858.03 and a copy of accounts under s. 862.11. History: 1971 c. 211 s. 126; 1993 […]
879.27 – Appeals.
879.27 Appeals. (1) Appeal is to the court of appeals. Any person aggrieved by any appealable order or judgment of the court assigned to exercise probate jurisdiction may appeal or take a writ of error therefrom to the court of appeals. (2) Effect of chs. 801 to 847. In all matters not otherwise provided for […]
879.31 – Relief from judgment or order.
879.31 Relief from judgment or order. On motion, notice to adverse parties and hearing, the court may relieve a party or legal representative from a judgment or orders of the court or the party’s stipulation as provided in s. 806.07. History: 1983 a. 219.
879.05 – Notice; manner of giving.
879.05 Notice; manner of giving. (1) Generally. Unless the statute requiring notice in a particular proceeding provides otherwise, notice required in the administration of an estate or other proceeding shall be given either by mail under sub. (2) or by personal service under sub. (3). The first notice given by mail in any administration or […]