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Buffalo County, Wisconsin Probate Court

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Court Name Buffalo County Register in Probate
Court Address
407 S. 2nd St.
Alma, Wisconsin 54610
Contact Info Phone +1-608-685-6202     Fax +1-608-685-6284
Email -
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 -
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.

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Probate Bonds for Buffalo County

If the Buffalo County Register in Probate orders you to post a bond as an executor, administrator, guardian, or conservator, the bond is usually filed with this court before your appointment is finalized. Wisconsin law sets when a bond is required, how the amount is calculated, and when it can be waived. Our Wisconsin probate bonds page explains each bond type and what it typically costs.

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