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PR-1806

Proof of Heirship (Informal and Formal Administration)

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective May 30, 2024

This form is used to prove who the heirs are for someone who has passed away. It asks for detailed information about the deceased person's family, including spouse, children, parents, and grandparents.

The court describes it as: To establish the persons who are the heirs of a decedent.

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Where this fits in a case

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Stage: Start a case

This form is used when someone needs to establish the people who are the legal heirs of a deceased person, covering both informal and formal administration processes.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form requires the person completing it to provide their name, address, and relationship to the person who passed away. It also asks for a signature and printed name. Great detail is required regarding the decedent's family members. The form is used for both informal and formal administration. The form does not mention a filing fee or a hearing.<0xC2><0xA0>
What kind of information does it ask for?
It asks for information about the decedent's spouse, children, parents, and grandparents. It has specific sections to track living or deceased relatives and their descendants.<0xC2><0xA0>
Is this form for starting a case?
The form is titled 'Proof of Heirship' and covers both 'Informal Administration' and 'Formal Administration,' suggesting it is used at the beginning of the process to establish heirs.<0xC2><0xA0>

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect May 30, 2024.

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