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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) Generally. Upon a proper showing, the court may by order authorize the personal representative to continue any business of the decedent, but the order may not be contrary to the provisions of the decedent's will. The order may be with or without notice. If notice is not given to all interested persons before the order is made, notice of the order shall be given within 5 days after the order. The order may provide:
(a) For the conduct of the business solely by the personal representative or jointly with one or more of the decedent's surviving partners or as a corporation or limited liability company to be formed by the personal representative;
(b) As between the estate and the personal representative, the extent of the liability of the estate and the extent of the liability of the personal representative for obligations incurred in the continuation of the business;
(c) As between distributees, the extent to which liabilities incurred in conduct of the business are to be chargeable solely to a part of the estate set aside for use in the business or to the estate as a whole; and
(d) As to the period of time for which the business may be conducted and such other conditions, restrictions, regulations, requirements and authorizations as the court orders.
(2) Rights of creditors. Nothing contained in this section affects the rights of creditors against the estate or the personal representative. Expenses incurred in the operation of a business, other than those incurred to wind up and dispose of a business, are not considered costs and expenses of administration for the purpose of determining priority of payment under s. 859.25 and are subordinate to all claims and allowances listed in s. 859.25.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes Probate (Ch. 851 to 882) § 857.25. Continuation of business - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/probate-ch-851-to-882/wi-st-857-25/
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