The Wisconsin Petition for Special Administration (Formal Administration) is a legal procedure used in the state of Wisconsin to administer the estate of a decedent who has died without a will. This type of administration is generally used when the decedent’s assets are limited, or when there are no heirs or beneficiaries that can be identified. The petition is filed in the county where the decedent resided at the time of their death. The Petition is filed by an interested party, such as an heir, creditor, or other person related to the estate. The Petition outlines the reasons why a formal probate is necessary, and gives details about the decedent’s assets and liabilities. The court will then appoint a special administrator to oversee the estate’s administration. The special administrator will take inventory of the decedent’s assets, and pay off any outstanding debts. After all debts are paid, the remaining assets will be distributed among the decedent’s heirs or beneficiaries in accordance with state law. There are two types of Wisconsin Petition for Special Administration (Formal Administration): Limited Administration and Full Administration. In a Limited Administration, the special administrator will only handle the estate’s assets, while a Full Administration requires the special administrator to also take care of the decedent’s debts.