| Court Name |
Shawano County Register in Probate |
Court Address
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311 N. Main St. Shawano, Wisconsin 54166
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-715-526-8631 Fax +1-715-526-8622 Email CountyClerk@shawanocountywi.gov
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| Court Website |
https://www.co.shawano.wi.us/ |
| Local Rules |
Provide information and assistance on formal and informal probate matters. |
| Court Forms |
Available upon request at the county office. |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Shawano 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 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Summary of Services |
A bond may be required for an estate in Shawano 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 Shawano County, assisted by a register in probate. Shawano County Register in Probate, located in Shawano, handles probate administration for Shawano County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Shawano County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Some Shawano 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. |