The PR-1816 Personal Representative's Statement to Close Estate (Informal Administration) is a crucial document in the final steps of the probate process for informal estate administration in Wisconsin. This form is typically used after the personal representative has completed all the necessary tasks to close an estate, and the estate has been fully administered. Before reaching the stage to use this form, the personal representative should have: - Notified all interested parties and creditors about the administration of the estate. - Fully settled all claims, debts, and taxes associated with the estate. - Delivered an inventory of estate assets to eligible persons. - Distributed the estate assets according to the will or intestacy laws. Triggering the need for this form often coincides with finalizing estate administration, confirming that there are no outstanding claims, and submitting a full accounting of the administration to interested parties. It effectively acts as the final step before the estate is ready for closure, marking the conclusion of the informal probate process. Filing this document also signals that the personal representative's duties are fulfilled, if no further legal objections arise within the succeeding six months.