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PR-1948

Judgment Determining Descent

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective October 7, 2010

This form is used by the court to officially write down a judgment that decides who inherits property when someone dies. It is entered after a hearing has taken place regarding the property of the deceased person.

The court describes it as: To enter judgment determining the descent of property of decedent after hearing on notice.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when a petition for a Judgment Determining Descent of Property of the Decedent has been filed and a hearing has been held on notice.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is used to enter a judgment that determines how property belonging to a deceased person will be passed on. It is based on evidence presented and a hearing held on notice.
Who fills out this form?
The form is completed by someone who is filing it, and it is signed by a Circuit Court Judge to become a final order.

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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