Petition For Formal Administration {PR-1901}

PR-1901 - PETITION FOR FORMAL ADMINISTRATION. This form is used in Wisconsin probate court to initiate the formal administration of a deceased person’s estate. This form is filed by someone with a legal interest in the estate, such as a family member, heir, beneficiary, or nominated personal representative. It provides the court with essential details about the decedent, including their date of birth, date of death, domicile, marital status, and whether they received public assistance benefits such as Medicaid, Family Care, or other state programs. The petition also discloses the estimated value of the estate requiring administration and identifies whether the decedent left a valid will or died intestate (without a will). If a will exists, the form allows the petitioner to submit it for probate and nominate the personal representative and trustee, if applicable. The form further requires listing all interested parties, including heirs, beneficiaries, fiduciaries, and their contact information, so they can be notified of the proceedings. Ultimately, the petitioner asks the court to grant the request for formal administration, determine heirs, admit any will to probate, and issue domiciliary letters appointing the personal representative. §§856.07, 856.09, 879.01, Wisconsin Statutes. www.FormsWorkflow.com