Register in Probate

Probate Registrar and Juvenile Clerk

Duties: Coordinates the judicial duties and administrative functions of the Probate Court. The Register in Probate assists in the probate of all estate proceedings: Manages all formal probate files and administrative proceedings, wills filed for safekeeping, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, protective placements, mental, alcohol and drug abuse commitment records and adoptions. The Register in Probate records all documents and proceedings in probate court. Probate Registrar handles the administration of informal probate proceedings, testate and intestate.

Clerk of Juvenile Court files all documents and keeps the court records of the files pertinent to the children's and juvenile justice codes. All information pertaining to Juvenile cases are confidential. To request to review case information you must file form JD-1738. The probate office can provide the form or it can be downloaded at www.wicourts.gov

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Legal Advice

Register in Probate/Juvenile Court office staff cannot give legal advice. Please contact an attorney if you have legal questions or call the lawyer referral services at 800.362.9082.

Certified Copies

Request for certified copies may be made in person or by mail. If the request is by mail, please enclose the correct fee and a stamped, self-addressed return envelope. Payment must be received before the issuance of certified copies.

Filing the Original Will

  • If the decedent left a Will, it must be filed with the Probate office within 30 days of death even if no probate is required.
  • Complete and file with the Register in Probate office the Affidavit of No Probate form.
  • If a probate proceeding is required, the decedent's original Will can be filed along with the other case initiation documents.
  • There is no fee for filing the original Will.

To File a Claim Against an Estate

  • Complete standard stat form PR-1819.
  • File the completed form with the Register in Probate together with the $3.00 statutory filing fee.
  • Send a copy to the Personal Representative and the estate attorney.
  • There is a time limit for filing a claim based on when the probate action was started. You can check the court file in person or review the court recorded on the Wisconsin Court System website to find out the claims deadline for a particular case.