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Generally, Wisconsin wants an estate to be probated within 18 months of death but it does vary by county. Some counties in Wisconsin want the estate to be probated within a year.

The probate process is mandatory in Wisconsin for any estate that exceeds $50,000 in value, with a few exceptions. One of the notable exceptions is when the family took the time to set up a revocable trust.

In general, executors and administrators have one year from the date of their appointment to distribute the estate to beneficiaries.

Also exempt from probate is property titled in joint ownership, which automatically passes to the surviving owner. In addition, life insurance payments and funds in an IRA, pension, 401(k), or other retirement plan bypass probate – if the decedent has named beneficiaries other than the estate.

How long do most estates take to settle? It usually takes anywhere from 6-12 months for an executor to settle an estate, but there are other factors that can influence this, such as jurisdiction, probate time, executor's ability and experience, complexity of the estate, or challenges.

In New York, there is no time limit on when probate can begin after someone dies, but the decedent's assets cannot be transferred until probate is complete. The probate process varies depending on whether the deceased person, the decedent, had a will.

Probate is required (here in Wisconsin) if you pass away with assets of greater than $50,000 (gross) and those assets do not automatically transfer by “TOD” “POD” or “Beneficiary Designation.” Another way to transfer assets without probate is to have co-ownership and survivorship on accounts.

Probate is required in Wisconsin if you have a will and an estate worth $50,000 or more. It is a statutory law in Wisconsin that a will for an estate of $50,000 or more must be verified as authentic and distributions carried out in ance with the terms of the will.

In Wisconsin, the standard probate deadline is 18 months from the date of the individual's death. However, some counties may require completion within 12 months. If you want to find the exact timeline, check with your local probate court.