PR-1816 Guidance: Personal Representative's Statement to Close Estate (Informal Administration) (Wisconsin)

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, indicating that the estate has been fully administered. Before reaching the stage to use this form, you 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 accordingly. Triggering the need for this form often coincides with finalizing the estate administration, affirming there are no outstanding claims, and submitting a full account of administration to interested parties. It effectively acts as the final declaration that 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, provided no further legal objections arise within six months.