| Court Name |
Buffalo County Register in Probate |
Court Address
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407 S. 2nd St. Alma, Wisconsin 54610
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-608-685-6202 Fax +1-608-685-6284 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.buffalocountywi.gov/ |
| Local Rules |
https://www.buffalocountywi.gov/192/Register-in-Probate |
| Court Forms |
https://www.wisconsincourts.gov/forms |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Buffalo County probate matters depend on the type of case and the documents filed. Current fee schedules are published by the court and linked above. |
| Hours Open |
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| Summary of Services |
Wisconsin law allows the court to require a bond from a representative in Buffalo County, but informal administration frequently proceeds without one. When imposed, the amount is based on estate value. |
| Court History |
Wisconsin uses the Circuit Court for probate. The court serving Buffalo County, with its register in probate, hears estate cases. Probate matters for Buffalo County are handled by Buffalo County Register in Probate in Alma. Case information for Buffalo County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
When a Buffalo County estate has heirs who cannot be found, those heirs generally must be identified before distribution. We can point you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for families and attorneys. We also write the probate bonds themselves, including executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Wisconsin, usually with same day turnaround. Apply online to get started. |