Wisconsin small estate
Wisconsin small estate limit
Wisconsin's small estate limit for transfer by affidavit is $50,000, measured by the gross value of the probate property in Wisconsin (Wis. Stat. § 867.03).
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Wisconsin's small estate limit for transfer by affidavit is $50,000, measured by the gross value of the probate property in Wisconsin (Wis. Stat. § 867.03).
General information, not legal advice. Statutes change, and courts apply them to the facts of each estate. Check with the probate court or a probate attorney before you rely on a figure or a date.
Transfer by affidavit (Wis. Stat. § 867.03)
| Limit | $50,000 |
| What counts | Gross value of the probate property in Wisconsin. |
| Statute | Wis. Stat. § 867.03 |
Common questions
What is the small estate limit in Wisconsin?
The limit is $50,000 for the transfer by affidavit (Wis. Stat. § 867.03).
What counts toward the Wisconsin limit?
Gross value of the probate property in Wisconsin.
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Sources
- Wis. Stat. § 867.03 — Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau
We last checked the statute text against the official publishers in August 2026.