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When a personal representative dies, is removed by the court, or resigns and the resignation is accepted by the court, the court may, and if the personal representative was the sole or last surviving personal representative and administration is not completed, the court shall appoint another personal representative in the personal representative's place.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes Probate (Ch. 851 to 882) § 857.21. Appointment of successor personal representative - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/probate-ch-851-to-882/wi-st-857-21/
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