| Court Name |
Rusk County Circuit Court |
Court Address
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311 Miner Ave E L350 Ladysmith, Wisconsin 54848
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-715-532-2150 Fax +1-715-532-2110 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://ruskcounty.org/probate |
| Local Rules |
https://ruskcounty.org/probate |
| Court Forms |
https://ruskcounty.org/probate |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Rusk 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-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm |
| Summary of Services |
A bond may be required for an estate in Rusk County under Wisconsin law unless waived, and informal administration often does not require one. When ordered, the amount covers estate value plus expected income. |
| Court History |
The Circuit Court is Wisconsin's court of general jurisdiction and administers probate for Rusk County, assisted by a register in probate. Rusk County Circuit Court, located in Ladysmith, handles probate administration for Rusk County. Case information for Rusk County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
Some Rusk 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. |