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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The petition for administration shall comply with s. 879.01 and in addition shall state:
(1) The name, age, domicile, post-office address and date of death of the decedent;
(2) That the decedent left property requiring administration;
(3) Whether the decedent left a will and the date of execution of the will;
(4) The name and post-office address of the person named in the will to act as personal representative;
(5) The name and post-office address of the person named as testamentary trustee in the will;
(6) The name and post-office address of the person for whom letters are asked and the facts which show the person's eligibility for appointment as personal representative.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes Probate (Ch. 851 to 882) § 856.09. Petition for administration, contents - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/probate-ch-851-to-882/wi-st-856-09/
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