| Court Name |
Jefferson County Register in Probate |
Court Address
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311 S. Center Ave, Room 115 Jefferson, Wisconsin 53549
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-920-674-7245 Fax +1-920-675-0134 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.jeffersoncountywi.gov/departments/clerk_of_courts/register_in_probate/index.php |
| Local Rules |
For detailed local rules, visit the Wisconsin Registers in Probate website at wripa.org. |
| Court Forms |
Relevant court forms can be accessed through the Wisconsin Registers in Probate website at wripa.org. |
| Court Fees |
Fees for Jefferson County probate cases are determined by the court and change with the filing type. The current schedule is available through the links above. |
| Hours Open |
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| Summary of Services |
Wisconsin law allows the court to require a bond from a representative in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, with its register in probate, hears estate cases. Probate matters for Jefferson County are handled by Jefferson County Register in Probate in Jefferson. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Jefferson County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Locating missing heirs is a common step before a Jefferson County estate can be settled. We do not perform investigations ourselves, but we can connect you with licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches. For the probate bond, we write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Wisconsin and most are quoted and issued quickly. Start your application online. |