| Court Name |
Milwaukee County Probate Court |
Court Address
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901 N. 9th St., Room 207 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-414-278-4452 Fax +1-414-223-1379 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Courts/Court-Divisions/Probate-Court |
| Local Rules |
https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Courts/Jury-Duty#court_locations |
| Court Forms |
https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Courts/Court-Divisions/Probate-Court |
| Court Fees |
Probate filing costs in Milwaukee County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above. |
| Hours Open |
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Summary of Services |
Wisconsin may require a personal representative serving an estate in Milwaukee County to post a bond unless the will waives it or the heirs waive it, and informal administration often proceeds with bond waived. When required, the bond reflects estate value and expected income. |
| Court History |
In Wisconsin, the Circuit Court has probate jurisdiction, supported by a register in probate. Estate matters for Milwaukee County are administered there. Milwaukee County Probate Court, located in Milwaukee, handles probate administration for Milwaukee County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Milwaukee County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
If an estate in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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. |