FAQs for Wisconsin Probate

Probate laws vary state to state, so it is important that you understand the laws in your state.  There are key differences that make dealing with probate in Wisconsin unique.

1. Can Probate be avoided in Wisconsin?

In Wisconsin, you can avoid Probate if you set up a trust for all of your assets. If there is no trust or other plans, the estate will enter the probate process in Wisconsin, which can be a long process.

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2. How long does Probate Take in Wisconsin?

The probate process in Wisconsin can be frustratingly long. It can take anywhere from 9 months to over 2 years, depending upon the complexity of the estate, the number of heirs, and the speed of the local court administering the case. If the Will is being contested, probate can drag on for even longer – sometimes taking several years. And that was pre-pandemic, so now we are seeing more delays. ProbateCash can get you funded long before the probate process is completed.

3. How can I speed up the probate process in Wisconsin?

Unfortunately, there is no real way to speed up the probate process, as it is required to go through the Courts, which are currently backlogged. However, ProbateCash can be the ideal solution to access a portion of your inheritance while you wait for the estate to close and disburse. The experienced professionals at ProbateCash can guide you through the process, making it easy to get the money you need as quickly as the same day.

4. Can I get a Probate Advance in Wisconsin?

Yes. ProbateCash works in all fifty states and in all of Wisconsin’s counties, including, but not limited to the following:

• Adams County, WI
• Ashland County, WI
• Barron County, WI
• Bayfield County, WI
• Brown County, WI
• Buffalo County, WI
• Burnett County, WI
• Calumet County, WI
• Chippewa County, WI
• Clark County, WI
• Columbia County, WI
• Crawford County, WI
• Dane County, WI
• Dodge County, WI
• Door County, WI
• Douglas County, WI
• Dunn County, WI
• Eau Claire County, WI
• Florence County, WI
• Fond du Lac County, WI
• Forest County, WI
• Grant County, WI
• Green County, WI
• Green Lake County, WI
• Iowa County, WI
• Iron County, WI
• Jackson County, WI
• Jefferson County, WI
• Juneau County, WI
• Kenosha County, WI
• Kewaunee County, WI
• La Crosse County, WI
• Lafayette County, WI
• Langlade County, WI
• Lincoln County, WI
• Manitowoc County, WI
• Marathon County, WI
• Marinette County, WI
• Marquette County, WI
• Menominee County, WI
• Milwaukee County, WI
• Monroe County, WI
• Ocoto County, WI
• Oneida County, WI
• Outagamie County, WI
• Ozaukee County, WI
• Pepin County, WI
• Pierce County, WI
• Polk County, WI
• Portage County, WI
• Price County, WI
• Racine County, WI
• Richland County, WI
• Rock County, WI
• Rusk County, WI
• Saint Croix County, WI
• Sauk County, WI
• Sawyer County, WI
• Shawano County, WI
• Sheboygan County, WI
• Taylor County, WI
• Trempealeau County, WI
• Vernon County, WI
• Vilas County, WI
• Walworth County, WI
• Washburn County, WI
• Washington County, WI
• Waukesha County, WI
• Waupaca County, WI
• Waushara County, WI
• Winnebago County, WI
• Wood County, WI

5. Does Wisconsin have an estate tax?

No, Wisconsin does not have an estate tax. The following states do have an estate tax:

• Connecticut
• Illinois
• Maine
• Maryland
• Minnesota
• New York
• Oregon
• Rhode Island
• Vermont
• Washington (state)

6. Does Wisconsin have an inheritance tax?

No, Wisconsin does not have an inheritance tax. The following states do have an inheritance tax.

• Iowa
• Kentucky
• Maryland
• Nebraska
• New Jersey
• Pennsylvania