Fees

Fees of Register in Probate (Per Wis. Stat. §814.66)

Probate Fees

Inventory Fee for Estates 814.66(1)(a)2:

a) Net total assets ($18,500 or less) – $36.00

b) Net total assets (over $18,500) – 0.2% of total inventory assets 

Certificate of Judgment or Descent – same as Estates above

Certificate Terminating Life Estates/Homestead Interest 814.66(1)(c) – $10.00 

Claim Against Estate 814.66(1)(i) – $10.00

Declaration to Physicians (Living Will) filed for Safekeeping 814.66(1)(L) – $18.00 

Power of Attorney for Finance for Safekeeping – filed with the Register of Deeds office

Power of Attorney for Healthcare for Safekeeping 814.66(1)(k) – $18.00

Objection to Probate of Will 814.66(1)(e) – $50.00

Transfer by Affidavit ($50,000 or less) 867.03 – Available at www.wisbar.org

Will Deposit for Safekeeping 814.66(1)(f) – $35.00

Guardianship Fees

Inventory Fee for Guardianship and Conservatorship 814.66(1)(b)2:

a) Net total assets ($50,000 or less) – $36.00

b) Net total assets (over $50,000) – 0.2% of total inventoried assets

Petition for Guardianship of a Child 814.61(13m) – $72.00 

Miscellaneous Fees

Packet of forms – $10.00 per packet

Copies (and comparing) – $1.00 per page

Certification of Document 814.66(1)(g) – $10.00 per document + $1.00 per page copy fee

Exemplification of a Probate Record – $30.00 per document 

Guardian ad Litem Deposit – $300.00 (call Register in Probate at (608)297-3009 to determine if applicable.) 

Search Fee 814.66(1)(j): when the case number is not furnished – $14.00 per case

Trust Fees

Petition to Commence of Judicial Proceeding Under Chapter 701 filing fee 814.66(1)(0) – $258.00