Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Probate in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Milwaukee County probate filings are heard at the Milwaukee courthouse under Wisconsin law (Wis. Stat. Ch. 851-882). The process below applies statewide; specific court fees and forms are available from the Milwaukee County Clerk.
Milwaukee County probate at a glance
- County seat
- Milwaukee
- Court
- Circuit Court – Register in Probate
- Population (est.)
- 939,489
- Typical timeline
- 26–52 weeks
- Filing fee
- $20–$1000
- Small-estate threshold
- $50,000
- Statute
- Wis. Stat. Ch. 851-882
For exact fees + forms, check the Milwaukee County Clerk’s office or the state source: wilawlibrary.gov.
Wisconsin probate, step by step
- 1File application for informal administration with the Register in Probate
- 2Register appoints personal representative and issues letters
- 3Publish notice to creditors; three- or four-month claim period runs
- 4File inventory and pay debts, taxes, and family allowances
- 5File final account and statement to close the estate
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This page is informational and is not legal advice. Probate procedure varies by county. Consult a licensed Wisconsin probate attorney for advice specific to your situation.