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PR-1804 Guidance: Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) (Wisconsin)

The PR-1804 Notice to Creditors form is used in Wisconsin during informal administration of an estate to notify creditors of the deadline to file claims against the decedent's estate. Jump to guide on filling it out.

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Tips for filling out form PR-1804

When completing form PR-1804, pay special attention to these less obvious sections:

Item 2

Decedent Details

Ensure that the decedent's date of birth and date of death are accurately depicted. These details are necessary for legal validity and must match official documents, such as the death certificate.
Item 3

Waiver of Notice

Confirm that all interested parties have waived notice; this means they agree to waive their right to formal notification. Documentation of this waiver should be in your records because it impacts the informal administration process.
Item 4

Claim Deadline

Carefully calculate the deadline for filing claims against the estate; this timeline is crucial, and errors can affect creditors' rights. It should be aligned with statutory requirements, typically a specific number of months from the notice's first publication date.
Item 5

Filing Location

Confirm the address, including the room number, of the County Courthouse where claims should be filed. This specific location ensures that claims are delivered correctly without causing delays due to miscommunication or incorrect filing locations.

What to do after filing form PR-1804

1
Publish the notice to creditors in a newspaper as specified: once a week for three consecutive weeks.
2
Send a copy of the notice, including the filing deadline, to all known or reasonably ascertainable creditors.
3
Wait for creditors to file claims against the decedent’s estate by the provided deadline.
4
Review claims filed by creditors and decide on the validity of each claim based on estate assets and liabilities.
5
Prepare the next steps in the probate process, which may include payment of valid creditor claims and further distribution of estate assets.
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