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PR-1905

Order for Formal Administration

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective May 30, 2024

This form is an official court order used to officially start the process of managing someone's estate when there is no will or when the will needs to be formally accepted by the court. It records the court's findings and issues formal orders regarding the estate.

The court describes it as: To grant the petition for formal administration and to appoint personal representative.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used after a petition for formal administration has been filed in the court. It is used when the court needs to officially grant the administration and appoint a personal representative.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is an order that grants the petition for formal administration and appoints a personal representative for an estate. It is used when the court needs to officially start managing an estate.
Who fills out this form?
The form is completed by the court, as it is the final order issued by the judge.
Does this form require a filing fee?
The text mentions that bond requirements might be based on filing and acceptance of a surety bond, but it does not state a general filing fee.

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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