Notice of Distribution to Ward (Informal and Formal Administration)
Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective November 21, 2019
This form is a notice that tells the court and the guardian of the estate what property will be given out. It must be given at least ten days before the property is actually distributed.
The court describes it as: To notify the court appointing a guardian of the estate of the total property to be distributed to the guardian of the estate for the benefit of the guardian's ward at least ten days prior to the distribution.
Where this fits in a case
HearingStage: Hearing
This form is used by a personal representative to notify the court and the guardian of the estate about the property that will be distributed to the ward.
Usually filed by the person starting the case.
Official instructions
How-to guides published by the court for this form.
Common questions
- What is this form for?
- This form is a notice that tells the court and the guardian of the estate what property will be given out from the estate. It is used for both informal and formal administration.
- When must this notice be given?
- The personal representative must provide this notice at least ten days before the property is distributed.
- Who fills out this form?
- The form is completed by the personal representative.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect November 21, 2019.
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