| Court Name |
Dane County Circuit Court - Probate Court |
Court Address
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215 S Hamilton St, Room 1005 Madison, Wisconsin 53703
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-608-266-4331 Fax +1-608-266-5988 Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://courts.danecounty.gov/ |
| Local Rules |
https://courts.danecounty.gov/Prepare/Rules |
| Court Forms |
https://courts.danecounty.gov/Prepare |
| Court Fees |
Probate filing costs in Dane County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above. |
| Hours Open |
7:45 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday |
| Summary of Services |
Under Wisconsin probate practice, bonding for a representative in Dane County is often waived, especially in informal administration, but can be ordered by the court. The bond reflects estate value plus anticipated income. |
| Court History |
Wisconsin handles probate through the Circuit Court in each county, often with a register in probate assisting, serving Dane County. Dane County Circuit Court - Probate Court, located in Madison, handles probate administration for Dane County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Dane County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
If an estate in Dane County involves missing or unknown heirs, those heirs usually must be found before the estate can close. We can refer you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for attorneys and personal representatives. Need a probate bond for a matter in Dane County? We write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Wisconsin, and most can be quoted and issued the same day. Apply online to get started. |