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PR-1808

Statement of Informal Administration

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective May 30, 2024

This form is used to officially state that a person is being granted informal administration for an estate. It confirms that the application is complete and that the court has the right to handle the estate matters.

The court describes it as: To grant the application for informal administration.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used after an application for informal administration has been filed, and the Probate Registrar is confirming that the necessary conditions are met for the court to grant the administration.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is completed by the Probate Registrar. It is used to state the court's findings regarding the application for informal administration.
What does this form confirm?
It confirms that the application is complete, that the court has jurisdiction, and that the necessary documents are in order for informal administration to be granted.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect May 30, 2024.

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