Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Wisconsin

Probate Problems

My father passed away last year. I live in another state and our family is estranged. I have looked in the on-line court records for the estate probate filing, no filings of any sort, no personnel rep.etc. How do I find out about the estate, mandatory IRS & State filings. How do I make my sister produce a copy of the will. There was 150,000+ left but no one has contacted me. If there has been enrichment of the family parties without probate what is my next step?


Asked on 1/24/07, 12:25 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: Probate Problems

Retain counsel to compel production of the will. If title to the assets was held jointly, probate may not be required.

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Answered on 1/24/07, 12:28 pm
Mark Mahoney Cassiani Law Office, Wise Shepherd Law Office

Re: Probate Problems

Hello, I agree with Attorney Slater's advice. How do you know there was $150,000 left? Whether a probate was needed or not depends on the type of assets owned at death and how they were titled.

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Answered on 1/24/07, 12:34 pm


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