| Court Name |
Manitowoc County Circuit Court |
Court Address
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1010 S 8th St Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54220
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-920-683-4015 Fax +1-920-683-5001 Email probate@manitowoccountywi.gov
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| Court Website |
https://manitowoccountywi.gov/departments/register-in-probate/ |
| Local Rules |
Check the court's website for local probate rules. |
| Court Forms |
Visit the court's website to find available forms. |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Manitowoc County probate filings are set by the court and depend on the documents involved. See the official links above for the current schedule. |
| Hours Open |
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. |
| Summary of Services |
Wisconsin law allows the court to require a bond from a representative in Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc County, with its register in probate, hears estate cases. In Manitowoc, Manitowoc County Circuit Court serves Manitowoc County for estate and probate administration. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Manitowoc County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Some Manitowoc County estates cannot close until missing or unknown heirs are located and notified. If that applies to your case, we can refer you to licensed investigators across the country who specialize in heir searches. When you are ready for the bond itself, we issue executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Wisconsin, often the same day. Apply online to begin. |