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The executor is the person who is legally responsible for managing the probate process. In Wisconsin, the executor is called the personal representative. A personal representative is a person you specify in your will to handle your affairs after your death. If you don’t have a will, the court will appoint a personal representative.

There are many tasks that the executor must handle as part of probate, and the length of time it takes to complete them can vary greatly.

Probate is the process of legally proving a person’s will after their death. A person has a will in place to give directions regarding assets and to distribute property to beneficiaries, among other things. When someone dies, the law generally requires you to prove the decedent’s will in order to properly and legally distribute assets. If you die without a will, the state laws guide how your assets are divided. This is called dying intestate. Therefore, it is in your best interest to put a will in place to ensure that your wishes are met and that your loved ones are cared for as you desire.

Wondering whether you can avoid probate? Want to learn more about the probate process? Learn the answers to frequently asked probate questions here.

Everyone should have an estate plan in place to provide instructions and direction for your loved ones following your death. The best thing you can do now is prepare for how your estate will be handled following your death. A comprehensive estate plan will give you peace of mind that your loved ones will know […]

If you die without a will, you are considered to have died intestate. When that occurs, the current state laws will determine how your property is to be distributed.

When someone passes away in Wisconsin or elsewhere, that person’s estate typically must be distributed through a process called probate. If a relative or loved one recently died, it can be helpful to understand the process. You may want some assistance throughout the probate process from an experienced Wisconsin probate attorney. What is Probate? Probate […]

Probate is the process of transferring property from an estate after death. When someone passes away, his or her assets and property still belong to the estate. A will is in place to provide directions for how the property is to be distributed after death. The process is overseen by the probate courts. Wisconsin Statutes […]

Dying without a will is also known as dying intestate. Basically, this means that because you did not provide an outline for your assets’ distribution to your loved ones after your death, the court must determine which heirs have the right to inherit your assets, then distribute them to these heirs on your behalf. This […]