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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The following is the full text of the property disposition clauses referred to in paragraph 2.3 of the Wisconsin basic will:
(a) TO MY SPOUSE IF LIVING; IF NOT LIVING, THEN TO MY CHILDREN AND THE DESCENDANTS OF ANY DECEASED CHILD BY RIGHT OF REPRESENTATION.
If my spouse survives me, then I give all my residuary estate to my spouse. If my spouse does not survive me, then I give all my residuary estate to my descendants by right of representation who survive me. If my spouse and descendants do not survive me, the personal representative shall distribute my residuary estate to my heirs at law, their identities and respective shares to be determined according to the laws of the State of Wisconsin in effect on the date of my death.
(b) TO BE DISTRIBUTED AS IF I DID NOT HAVE A WILL:
The personal representative shall distribute my residuary estate to my heirs at law, their identities and respective shares to be determined according to the laws of the State of Wisconsin in effect on the date of my death.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes Probate (Ch. 851 to 882) § 853.58. Residuary estate; basic will - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/probate-ch-851-to-882/wi-st-853-58/
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