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PR-1836

Order and Notice for Hearing on Petition for Summary Settlement (Formal Administration)

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective October 7, 2010

This form is used to officially order and give notice about a hearing for a Petition for Summary Settlement during a Formal Administration. It tells people when and where the court hearing will take place.

The court describes it as: To order and give notice of hearing petition to assign property to those entitled to it.

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This form is used when a Petition for Summary Settlement has been filed in the estate of someone who passed away. It sets the date and time for the court to hear the petition.

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Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is completed by someone who is filing it, and the court official will use it to order the hearing.
What does the notice say about giving notice?
The notice states that the petitioner must give notice by publishing it in a newspaper, and also by mailing or personally serving copies to interested people.
Does this form include a filing fee?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect October 7, 2010.

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