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Green County, WI Probate Information
Quick facts
| Item | Green County information |
|---|---|
| Court and filing office | Circuit Court for Green County, Green County Register in Probate |
| Courthouse address | Green County Justice Center, 2841 6th Street, Monroe, WI 53566 |
| Mailing address | Green County Register in Probate, Green County Justice Center, 2841 6th Street, Monroe, WI 53566. Filings and requests sent by mail need a self-addressed, stamped envelope. |
| Phone | (608) 328-9567 |
| Fax | (608) 328-9405 |
| Hours | 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, closed 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for lunch and closed on county holidays. Arrive in time to finish business by 4:30 p.m. |
| Estate fee | Through October 31, 2026, $20 if the value subject to administration, less encumbrances, liens or charges, is $10,000 or less, and 0.2 percent of that value if it is more, payable when the inventory is filed (Wis. Stat. § 814.66(1)(a)2, § 814.66(1)(a)3). Effective November 1, 2026, 2025 Wis. Act 179 raises the minimum to $36 and the threshold to $18,500; the 0.2 percent rate does not change. |
| Local probate forms | Green County points decedent-estate filers to the statewide Wisconsin PR-series probate forms and does not publish a separate local probate packet. |
| E-filing status | Wisconsin circuit court e-filing covers probate. Attorneys and high-volume filing agents use the electronic filing system; self-represented people may opt in or use traditional methods. The e-filing fee is $35 per party per case as of August 2026 (Wis. Stat. § 758.19(4m), § 801.18(7)). |
| Case search | Wisconsin Circuit Court Access, https://wcca.wicourts.gov/ |
| Remote appearance | Telephone and video appearances may be requested under Green County Local Rule 305. Zoom requests use forms GF-306 and GF-307 and require court approval. |
| Website | https://greencountycourts.com/probate/general-information |
Before you begin — know the assets and liabilities
Before you choose a Green County probate path, list the assets, debts, title documents, beneficiary designations and likely creditor issues. The right estate settlement path depends on what is actually subject to administration, not just on what the family believes the person owned.
Sunset's 2,300-institution asset discovery helps families identify accounts and assets before they file in Monroe, so the probate forms, inventory and estate settlement plan are built from a more complete picture.
Which court handles jurisdiction
File a Wisconsin decedent estate for Green County with the Circuit Court for Green County, through the Green County Register in Probate at the Green County Justice Center in Monroe. Green County is a single-county circuit and is not one of Wisconsin's shared two-county circuits.
Wisconsin jurisdiction for administration is in the county where the decedent was domiciled at death. If the decedent had no Wisconsin domicile, jurisdiction may be in a Wisconsin county where the decedent's property is located, and the court that first exercises jurisdiction has exclusive jurisdiction (Wis. Stat. § 856.01).
The jurisdiction process
- Start with the asset list, debts, will, real estate, beneficiary designations and likely creditor issues. Decide whether the Green County matter fits informal administration, formal administration, a transfer by affidavit, summary settlement, summary assignment, or another Wisconsin route.
- Prepare the statewide Wisconsin PR-series forms for the chosen path. For informal administration, the starting form is PR-1801. For formal administration, the petition is PR-1901. Green County does not publish a separate local decedent-estate probate packet.
- File with the Green County Register in Probate at the Green County Justice Center, 2841 6th Street, Monroe, WI 53566. If you submit filings or requests by mail, include a self-addressed, stamped envelope so the office can return processed paperwork, receipts or paperwork that needs correction.
- Account for the statewide estate fee at the inventory stage. Through October 31, 2026, the fee is $20 if the value subject to administration, less encumbrances, liens or charges, is $10,000 or less, and 0.2 percent of that value if it is more (Wis. Stat. § 814.66(1)(a)2, § 814.66(1)(a)3). Effective November 1, 2026, 2025 Wis. Act 179 changes those figures to $36 and $18,500, while the 0.2 percent rate remains the same.
- Handle notice and hearing scheduling. Under Green County Local Rule 502(A), an estate-opening petition with waivers from all interested persons is reviewed in chambers and Domiciliary Letters issue after the paperwork is complete. Under Local Rule 502(B), if notice is given, the return is set for 9:15 a.m. on a Tuesday, and Domiciliary Letters issue after chambers review if no objection is filed.
- If a remote appearance is needed, follow Green County Local Rule 305. Telephone appearances are arranged after consultation with the judicial assistant and other counsel. Zoom appearances may be requested in advance with forms GF-306 and GF-307, and approval is discretionary.
- After appointment, use the Domiciliary Letters, form PR-1810, as the authority document for the personal representative. The inventory is due within a reasonable time and no later than 6 months after appointment unless the court changes the deadline (Wis. Stat. § 858.01).
- Administer and close the estate. Green County Local Rule 503 schedules estate and trust closing hearings on Tuesdays from 9:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., or at another available time except Mondays. Closing documents must be filed no later than 4:00 p.m. on the day before the hearing, and Local Rule 503(B) allows telephone testimony about an account by a personal representative if no interested party objects.
Forms and documents
Probate forms in Green County
Green County uses the statewide Wisconsin circuit court probate forms, Category 26, at https://www.wicourts.gov/forms1/circuit/ccform.jsp?Category=26&SubCat=All. The local probate Resources page points decedent-estate filers to those statewide forms and to the statewide informal administration guide.
Green County does publish local guardianship forms and packets, but those are for guardianship matters, not decedent estate administration. Do not use a guardianship packet as a substitute for the PR-series probate forms.
Timeline
- Estate openings with all interested persons' waivers are reviewed in chambers under Green County Local Rule 502(A), and Domiciliary Letters issue after the paperwork is complete.
- Estate openings that require notice are set for a 9:15 a.m. Tuesday return under Green County Local Rule 502(B), with Domiciliary Letters issued after chambers review if no objection is filed.
- Estate and trust closing hearings are scheduled on Tuesdays from 9:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., or another available time except Mondays, under Green County Local Rule 503(A).
- Closing documents must be filed by 4:00 p.m. on the day before the closing hearing under Green County Local Rule 503(C).
- Contested probate matters may be scheduled at any available court time except Mondays under Green County Local Rule 504.
Local nuance
Green County-specific considerations
| Local point | What it means in Green County |
|---|---|
| Lunch closure | The Register in Probate is open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, but closes 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for lunch. |
| Mail submissions | Filings and requests submitted by mail need a self-addressed, stamped envelope for returned paperwork, receipts or corrections. |
| Waived openings | If all interested persons waive notice, Local Rule 502(A) allows the opening petition to be reviewed in chambers without a hearing, with Domiciliary Letters issued after the paperwork is complete. |
| Noticed openings | If notice is required, Local Rule 502(B) sets the return for 9:15 a.m. on a Tuesday. |
| Closing documents | Local Rule 503(C) requires closing documents by 4:00 p.m. on the day before the hearing. |
| Green County real estate | When a Wisconsin probate document must be recorded for Green County real estate, the separate Green County Register of Deeds handles real estate documents. Its phone is (608) 328-9439. |
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Scenarios
| Scenario | Likely Green County path | Local step to watch | Where Sunset helps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surviving spouse w/ co-owned home | Start by checking how the Green County home is titled and whether survivorship marital property, a transfer on death designation, summary confirmation of interest in property, or a court estate is needed. | If a probate document or certificate must be recorded for Green County real estate, plan for the Green County Register of Deeds step in addition to the Register in Probate filing. | Sunset helps identify accounts, title clues and beneficiary designations before the spouse chooses a court filing or noncourt title-clearing route. |
| Out-of-state adult child w/ small estate | If Wisconsin property subject to administration does not exceed $50,000 in gross value as of August 2026, transfer by affidavit may be available under Wis. Stat. § 867.03. Medical assistance notice issues still need attention when they apply. | For any Green County Register in Probate filing or request sent by mail, include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. If a court appearance is set, Local Rule 305 allows a remote appearance request. | Sunset helps gather the asset list, generate the right packet and connect the child with local counsel when a court appearance or formal track is involved. |
| Parent settling predeceased child's estate, home must be sold | A sale of a home titled in the child's name often points toward an administration or another court-supervised Wisconsin route rather than a simple bank transfer. | Green County noticed estate openings are set for 9:15 a.m. on Tuesdays under Local Rule 502(B), and contested probate matters may be scheduled at available court times except Mondays under Local Rule 504. | Sunset helps find assets and liabilities, prepare the estate settlement packet and connect the parent to a vetted local probate attorney for sale and court issues. |
Self-help resources
| Resource | What it gives | Link or phone |
|---|---|---|
| Green County Register in Probate | Office contact information, hours and mail-filing instructions. | https://greencountycourts.com/probate/general-information, (608) 328-9567 |
| Green County Circuit Court Rules | Local rules for probate hearing scheduling, remote appearances and telephone testimony in some account matters. | https://greencountycourts.com/prepare/circuit-court-rules |
| A Personal Representative's Guide to Informal Estate Administration in Wisconsin | Statewide self-help guide for informal administration. | https://www.wicourts.gov/services/public/selfhelp/docs/probateguide.pdf |
| Wisconsin Court System self-help law center, probate | State probate self-help page. | https://www.wicourts.gov/services/public/selfhelp/probate.htm |
| Circuit court probate forms | Statewide PR-series probate forms, Category 26. | https://www.wicourts.gov/forms1/circuit/ccform.jsp?Category=26&SubCat=All |
| Wisconsin Circuit Court Access | Statewide public circuit court case search. | https://wcca.wicourts.gov/ |
| Legal Action of Wisconsin | Free civil legal aid intake for eligible Wisconsin residents. | https://legalaction.org/, (855) 947-2529 |
| Wisconsin State Law Library, Green County legal resources | County legal-resource directory. | https://wilawlibrary.gov/topics/county.php?c=Green&a=a&l=l&f=f&r=r |
When to hire an attorney
Counsel makes sense in Green County when the estate is contested, real estate must be sold, a creditor or medical assistance issue is disputed, the family needs formal administration, or a remote personal representative needs someone local to handle hearings and filings. In a Wisconsin court proceeding, a personal representative appears by attorney (Wis. Stat. § 879.15(2)); the court system self-help guide says formal administration requires attorney assistance, while informal administration may be granted without attorney assistance. Sunset connects families to a vetted local probate attorney.
How Sunset helps
Find the accounts and assets. Sunset searches across more than 2,300 institutions to help families find bank accounts, investments, insurance, retirement accounts and other assets before the Green County probate forms are prepared.
Generate the probate packet. Sunset turns the estate information into an organized estate settlement packet using the right Wisconsin PR-series forms and Green County filing details, including the Monroe courthouse address and mail-submission instructions.
Find a local probate attorney. When Green County court involvement, a home sale, a contested issue or formal administration calls for counsel, Sunset connects families with a vetted probate attorney who practices locally.
Sunset is free for families. Families can use Sunset to organize the estate settlement, understand next steps and get connected to help without paying Sunset a fee.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file probate in Green County?
File with the Green County Register in Probate at the Green County Justice Center, 2841 6th Street, Monroe, WI 53566. The office phone is (608) 328-9567.
What are the Green County Register in Probate hours?
The office is open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. It closes 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for lunch and is closed on county holidays. Plan to arrive early enough to finish business by 4:30 p.m.
Can I e-file a Green County probate case?
Wisconsin circuit court e-filing includes probate. Attorneys and high-volume filing agents use the electronic system, while self-represented people may opt in or use traditional filing and service methods. The e-filing fee is $35 per party per case as of August 2026 (Wis. Stat. § 758.19(4m), § 801.18(7)).
Does Green County have its own probate forms?
Green County points decedent-estate filers to the statewide Wisconsin PR-series probate forms, Category 26. It does not publish a separate local decedent-estate probate packet.
When are Green County probate hearings scheduled?
Under Local Rule 502(B), noticed estate-opening returns are set for 9:15 a.m. on Tuesdays. Estate and trust closing hearings are scheduled on Tuesdays from 9:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., or at another available time except Mondays, under Local Rule 503(A).
Can I appear remotely in a Green County probate matter?
Green County Local Rule 305 allows telephone and video appearance requests. Zoom requests are made in advance with forms GF-306 and GF-307, and approval is discretionary.
Can I look up a Green County probate case online?
Wisconsin Circuit Court Access is the statewide public circuit court case search at https://wcca.wicourts.gov/. Use it for case-search access, but do not assume that every probate document can be viewed there.
What estate fee applies in Green County?
The estate fee is statewide, not set locally. Through October 31, 2026, it is $20 if the value subject to administration, less encumbrances, liens or charges, is $10,000 or less, and 0.2 percent of that value if it is more, payable when the inventory is filed (Wis. Stat. § 814.66(1)(a)2, § 814.66(1)(a)3). Effective November 1, 2026, 2025 Wis. Act 179 changes those figures to $36 and $18,500, while the 0.2 percent rate stays the same.
Do I have to travel to Monroe for Green County probate?
Not always. The Register in Probate gives instructions for filings and requests submitted by mail, including the need for a self-addressed, stamped envelope. If a hearing is scheduled, Local Rule 305 allows a request for a telephone or Zoom appearance, but the court decides whether to approve it.
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