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PR-1912

Final Judgment (Formal Administration)

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective December 7, 2023

This form is used to officially grant the final judgment for the administration of an estate. It requires the court to confirm details about the deceased person's property, debts, and who receives the remaining assets.

The court describes it as: To grant final judgment.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when a petition for final judgment has been filed in the probate process, and the court needs to formally approve the closing of the estate's administration.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is completed by the court, and it is used to issue the final order. It requires signatures from the court judge.
What does this form confirm?
It confirms the classification of assets, the payment of debts, and the final distribution of property remaining in the estate.
Is this form used at the beginning of the case?
No, this form is used near the end of the process to grant the final judgment, not at the start.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect December 7, 2023.

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