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Marathon County, WI Probate Information
Quick facts
| Item | Marathon County information |
|---|---|
| Court | Circuit Court for Marathon County. Probate filings go through the Marathon County Register in Probate. |
| Courthouse address | Marathon County Courthouse, Room C269, 500 Forest Street, Wausau, WI 54403. |
| Mailing address | Register in Probate, Room C269, 500 Forest Street, Wausau, WI 54403. No separate probate PO Box is published. |
| Phone | (715) 261-1260, the Marathon County Register in Probate's direct line. |
| Fax | (715) 261-1269 for the Register in Probate. Remote appearance requests use the clerk of courts fax, (715) 261-1319. |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Filings are accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The probate office is closed from about 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. daily for lunch. |
| Statutory estate fee | Through October 31, 2026, $20 where the value of the property subject to administration, less encumbrances, liens or charges, is $10,000 or less, and 0.2 percent of that value where it is more (Wis. Stat. § 814.66(1)(a)2). Effective November 1, 2026, 2025 Wis. Act 179 changes those figures to $36 and $18,500, with the 0.2 percent rate unchanged. The fee is paid when the inventory or other value statement is filed (Wis. Stat. § 814.66(1)(a)3). The July 13, 2026 Wisconsin court fee tables list a separate $35 e-filing fee per party per case (Wis. Stat. § 758.19(4m), § 801.18(7)). |
| Local forms | Yes. Marathon County publishes its own Informal Probate Check List, Special Administration Check List, Non-Probate of Filed Will, Petition and Order Waiving Fiduciary Income Tax Return and Order to Examine Contents of Safety Deposit Box, alongside the statewide Wisconsin PR forms. |
| E-filing status | Attorneys and high-volume filing agents must e-file under Wisconsin's statewide rule. A self-represented filer may opt in voluntarily or use traditional paper methods (Wis. Stat. § 801.18(3)(a), (b), (c)). Marathon County local rules also allow limited fax filing for a sender who is not an e-filer. |
| Case search | Wisconsin Circuit Court Access, WCCA, at https://wcca.wicourts.gov/, is the statewide public case search for Wisconsin circuit court cases, including probate cases, and a probate case may carry a PR or IN case-type code. Marathon County circuit court files may also be viewed at the courthouse during normal business hours unless sealed by the court or confidential by law, and older cases are stored off site and must be requested from the clerk of courts office. |
| Remote appearance | Request permission in writing on GF-306. Submit the request by fax to (715) 261-1319 or by mail to Clerk of Court, 500 Forest Street, Wausau, WI 54403. If the court approves, Marathon County provides phone or Zoom information. |
| Website | https://www.marathoncounty.gov/about-us/departments/clerk-of-courts |
Before you begin — know the assets and liabilities
Before you pick a Wisconsin probate path, make a working list of the decedent's assets, debts, account titles, beneficiary designations and real estate. In Marathon County, that first inventory decides whether you are filing a county checklist packet in Room C269, recording a real estate document with the Marathon County Register of Deeds in the same courthouse, or filing only the county's Non-Probate of Filed Will because the original will must be deposited but no estate case is being opened.
Sunset's 2,300-institution asset discovery helps families locate accounts and title information before they call the Marathon County Register in Probate or prepare an estate settlement packet. That matters here because the office expects completed checklist documents before scheduling an informal administration appointment, and Wisconsin's statutory estate fee is based on property subject to administration, not on property outside the estate.
Which court handles jurisdiction
The Circuit Court for Marathon County and the Marathon County Register in Probate serve Marathon County from one courthouse in Wausau: Marathon County Courthouse, Room C269, 500 Forest Street, Wausau, WI 54403. The circuit court sits in six numbered branches at that courthouse, but the county does not publish a probate branch assignment.
Marathon County publishes that it consists of 39 towns, 16 villages and 6 cities. The cities are Abbotsford, Colby, Marshfield, Mosinee, Schofield and Wausau. Villages include Athens, Birnamwood, Dorchester, Edgar, Kronenwetter, Marathon City, Rib Mountain, Rothschild, Spencer, Stratford, Unity and Weston.
Wisconsin places a proceeding for administration of a decedent's estate in the county where the decedent was domiciled at death. If the decedent had no Wisconsin domicile, the case may be brought in any Wisconsin county where the decedent's property is located, and the court that first exercises jurisdiction has exclusive jurisdiction (Wis. Stat. § 856.01). Parts of Marshfield lie in Wood County, and parts of Abbotsford and Colby lie in Clark County, so an address in one of those cities does not by itself decide whether Marathon County is the correct county.
The jurisdiction process
- Start with the will, assets and county. File the original will with the Marathon County Register in Probate if Wis. Stat. § 856.05(1) applies, even if no estate case is opened. Keep a copy before filing because the office keeps the original. If there is a will but no estate to open, use Marathon County's Non-Probate of Filed Will form and submit it by mail or in person to Room C269.
- Choose the correct Wisconsin path before preparing forms. Informal administration uses the statewide PR forms and Marathon County's Informal Probate Check List. Formal administration uses the formal PR forms and generally belongs with counsel. Special administration uses Marathon County's Special Administration Check List. If real estate is passing outside a full administration, the Marathon County Register of Deeds may also be involved.
- Prepare the packet. For informal administration, Marathon County's checklist names PR-1801, PR-1806, PR-1803 or notice forms, PR-1807, PR-1808, PR-1810, the original will and codicils if any, and the Department of Health Services Probate Claims Notice where required. After the documents are complete, call the Marathon County Register in Probate at (715) 261-1260 to schedule the appointment and bring the documents and the checklist.
- File with the correct counter. File in person at Room C269, mail the packet to Register in Probate, Room C269, 500 Forest Street, Wausau, WI 54403, or use e-filing if you are a registered e-filer. Local Rule 2.12 allows a sender who is not an e-filer to fax a filing of fifteen pages or fewer, excluding the cover sheet, to the Register in Probate at (715) 261-1269. Local Rule 2.13 says circuit court documents are not accepted by email.
- Account for fees at the inventory stage. Through October 31, 2026, the statewide statutory estate fee is $20 where the value of the property subject to administration, less encumbrances, liens or charges, is $10,000 or less, and 0.2 percent of that value where it is more (Wis. Stat. § 814.66(1)(a)2). Effective November 1, 2026, 2025 Wis. Act 179 changes those figures to $36 and $18,500, with the 0.2 percent rate unchanged. The fee is paid when the inventory or other value statement is filed, not when the estate is opened (Wis. Stat. § 814.66(1)(a)3). The July 13, 2026 Wisconsin court fee tables list a separate $35 e-filing fee per party per case (Wis. Stat. § 758.19(4m), § 801.18(7)).
- Handle notice and publication. In a formal administration the court sets the claim-filing deadline, and in an informal administration the probate registrar sets it, at a date not less than three nor more than four months from the date of the order (Wis. Stat. § 859.01). The notice is published, and Marathon County identifies the Wausau Daily Herald as the official county newspaper. Where the Department of Health Services notice rules apply, use the required Probate Claims Notice and send it as required by Wis. Stat. § 859.07(2).
- Schedule hearings only when the court requires one. Marathon County does not publish a probate hearing day or a filing-to-hearing interval. The county's Special Administration Check List says a hearing may be required when the petitioner seeks appointment with all general powers, duties and liabilities of a personal representative, or when all waivers from interested persons are not available.
- Request remote appearance if travel is a problem. Use GF-306, Request to Appear Remotely, and send it by fax to (715) 261-1319 or by mail to Clerk of Court, 500 Forest Street, Wausau, WI 54403. The court decides whether to grant the request and, if granted, provides phone or Zoom information.
- Receive authority before acting. A will nomination does not by itself make someone the personal representative. The authority document is PR-1810, Domiciliary Letters, for both informal and formal administration. Marathon County's own probate guidance says the document showing appointment is Domiciliary Letters.
- Administer and close the estate. File the inventory within a reasonable time and no later than six months after appointment unless the court changes the time (Wis. Stat. § 858.01). The Marathon County checklist places the estate account, estate receipts, Department of Revenue closing certificate step or local waiver request, and PR-1816 after the claim deadline has passed. For a special administration, the county's checklist says those cases take approximately three months to close and that extra time requires a petition to extend time with the probate office.
Executor duties
A Wisconsin personal representative, the role many families call an executor, has statewide duties that are covered on the Wisconsin probate page. In Marathon County, add these local tasks to the estate settlement checklist:
| Local duty | What to do in Marathon County |
|---|---|
| Publication | Use the Wausau Daily Herald when the court order requires publication in the official Marathon County newspaper. |
| Agency notice | Marathon County's informal checklist builds the Department of Health Services Probate Claims Notice into the opening packet. Use it when the facts covered by Wis. Stat. § 859.07(2), § 867.01(3)(d) or § 867.02(2)(d) apply. |
| Original will | Keep a copy before filing the original will. The Marathon County Register in Probate keeps the original. If no estate case is needed, use the county's Non-Probate of Filed Will form. |
| Safe deposit box | If the will, life insurance policies or other needed documents are in a safe deposit box, Marathon County publishes its own Order to Examine Contents of Safety Deposit Box. The box is opened with a bank official present, everyone present signs the inventory, and the bank official files a signed copy with the Register in Probate. |
Forms and documents
Probate forms in Marathon County
Marathon County uses the statewide Wisconsin PR probate forms and also publishes county-specific probate documents. That makes Marathon County different from many Wisconsin counties where no local probate forms are found.
| Form or document | How it is used in Marathon County |
|---|---|
| Statewide PR forms | Use the Wisconsin Court System probate forms in Category 26, including PR-1801 Application for Informal Administration, PR-1806 Proof of Heirship, PR-1810 Domiciliary Letters, PR-1811 Inventory, PR-1816 Personal Representative's Statement to Close Estate, PR-1817 Declaration of Service and PR-1901 Petition for Formal Administration. |
| Marathon County Informal Probate Check List | Sequences the informal administration packet, the inventory stage and the closing stage. It tells the filer to complete the documents, call (715) 261-1260 to schedule an appointment, and bring the documents and checklist. |
| Marathon County Special Administration Check List | Lists the special administration forms, hearing situations, appointment instruction and closing forms. The county states that special administration cases take approximately three months to close. |
| Non-Probate of Filed Will | Used when the original will must be filed with the Marathon County Register in Probate but no probate administration is being opened. |
| Petition and Order Waiving Fiduciary Income Tax Return | Used to ask the court to waive a Wisconsin fiduciary income tax return and the filing of a Closing Certificate for Fiduciaries when Wis. Stat. § 71.13(3) applies. |
| Order to Examine Contents of Safety Deposit Box | Used when documents needed to start probate or settle the estate are inside a safe deposit box. |
| PR-1831 Transfer by Affidavit | Statewide form for the transfer by affidavit route under Wis. Stat. § 867.03. Record real property transfers with the Marathon County Register of Deeds when that route applies. |
Timeline
- Complete the county's informal administration or special administration checklist packet before calling the office. Both county checklists tell the filer to complete the documents, call the Marathon County Register in Probate at (715) 261-1260 to schedule an appointment, and bring the documents and the checklist.
- The claim-filing deadline is set by order at a date not less than three nor more than four months from the date of the order, by the court in a formal administration and by the probate registrar in an informal administration (Wis. Stat. § 859.01). In Marathon County, the published notice runs in the Wausau Daily Herald.
- The inventory is due within a reasonable time and no later than six months after appointment unless the court changes the time (Wis. Stat. § 858.01). The statewide statutory estate fee is paid when the inventory or other value statement is filed (Wis. Stat. § 814.66(1)(a)3).
- Marathon County's Informal Probate Check List places PR-1814 Estate Account, PR-1815 Estate Receipt and PR-1816 Personal Representative's Statement to Close Estate after the claim deadline has passed and before twelve months from the commencement of the action.
- If special administration is used, Marathon County's Special Administration Check List states that those cases take approximately three months to close and that a petition to extend time must be filed with the probate office if more time is needed.
Local nuance
Marathon County-specific considerations
| Local rule or office fact | What it means for a Marathon County estate |
|---|---|
| One office inside the clerk of courts department | The county states that the Marathon County Probate Office is part of the Marathon County Clerk of Court's Office. Use the probate direct line, (715) 261-1260, the probate fax, (715) 261-1269, and Room C269. |
| Room C269 and filing cutoff | The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., accepts filings until 4:00 p.m., and closes from about 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. daily for lunch. |
| Checklist appointment instruction | The county's informal and special administration checklists tell the filer to complete the documents, then call (715) 261-1260 to schedule an appointment and bring the documents and checklist. |
| Fax filing | Local Rule 2.12 permits a sender who is not an e-filer to fax a probate filing of fifteen pages or fewer, excluding the cover sheet, to (715) 261-1269. A fax received after regular hours is filed the next business day, and longer fax filings need advance approval. |
| No email filing | Local Rule 2.13 says the clerk of courts office will not accept circuit court documents for filing by email. |
| E-filing near a hearing | Local Rule 2.32 requires a party who e-files a document less than 24 hours before a scheduled hearing to give actual notice of the filing to the court and the other parties. |
| County-specific probate documents | Marathon County publishes an Informal Probate Check List, Special Administration Check List, Non-Probate of Filed Will, Petition and Order Waiving Fiduciary Income Tax Return and Order to Examine Contents of Safety Deposit Box. |
| Official newspaper | The Wausau Daily Herald is the official Marathon County newspaper for published notice. |
| Cities on county lines | Parts of Marshfield lie in Wood County, and parts of Abbotsford and Colby lie in Clark County. Confirm the decedent's county of domicile before filing under Wis. Stat. § 856.01. |
| File review | Circuit court files may be reviewed at the courthouse during normal business hours unless sealed or confidential by law. Local Rule 2.18 says review happens in an area the Clerk of Court/Register in Probate provides, on proper identification. |
| Remote appearance requests | Use GF-306 and submit it by fax to (715) 261-1319 or by mail to Clerk of Court, 500 Forest Street, Wausau, WI 54403. The court grants or denies the request. |
| Six branches, one building | The Circuit Court for Marathon County sits in six numbered branches at the Forest Street courthouse. The county does not publish which branch hears probate matters. |
Recent updates
| Date | Local update |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | The current Marathon County Circuit Court Rules took effect, and prior rules and policies not incorporated into them no longer have force or effect. |
| January 1, 2026 | Legal Action of Wisconsin and Judicare Legal Aid merged into one organization, Legal Action of Wisconsin, with statewide intake at (855) 947-2529. |
| April 1, 2026 | A March 2026 addendum added Local Court Rule 5.70 to the Marathon County Local Court Rules. The addendum concerns divorce by affidavit and is listed here only as a dated local rules update. |
Scenarios
| Scenario | Likely Marathon County path | Where Sunset helps |
|---|---|---|
| Surviving spouse with co-owned home | Start with the Marathon County Register in Probate in Room C269 or call (715) 261-1260. The Marathon County Register of Deeds is in the same courthouse, which matters for survivorship marital property and other real estate interests that may be confirmed or recorded under Wis. Stat. § 867.046. Wisconsin uses marital property rules under Wis. Stat. ch. 766, so how the home is titled and classified drives the route. | Sunset identifies the accounts, assets and title details before the spouse chooses between a court filing and a register of deeds step, then helps prepare the estate settlement packet for the Wausau courthouse. |
| Out-of-state adult child with small estate | The office takes filings by mail to Room C269 and, under Local Rule 2.12, short fax filings to (715) 261-1269 if the sender is not an e-filer. Email filing is not accepted. A self-represented filer may use paper methods or voluntarily opt into e-filing (Wis. Stat. § 801.18(3)(b), (c)). If an appearance is needed, request remote appearance on GF-306. Marathon County's own probate guidance tells a nominated personal representative who does not live in Wisconsin to expect a surety bond and a resident agent, so call (715) 261-1260 before filing. | Sunset helps find accounts from out of state, builds the Marathon County packet against the county's own checklist, and connects the family with a Wisconsin probate attorney if a hearing, bond issue or dispute looks likely. |
| Parent settling predeceased child's estate, home must be sold | A sale usually makes attorney help important, and the court system's self-help guide says formal administration requires the assistance of an attorney. File the original will under Wis. Stat. § 856.05(1) and keep a copy because the office keeps the original. Published notice in this county runs in the Wausau Daily Herald. Real estate paperwork is recorded with the Marathon County Register of Deeds, and the county has a safety deposit box order if the will, policies or other needed documents are locked in a box. | Sunset assembles the asset picture, prepares the probate packet and connects the parent with a local probate attorney for the home sale and the closing steps of the estate settlement. |
Self-help resources
| Resource | What it provides | Contact or link |
|---|---|---|
| Marathon County Register in Probate Office | Local office page with Room C269, the direct probate phone, fax, hours, filing cutoff, lunch closure and case types handled. | https://www.marathoncounty.gov/about-us/departments/clerk-of-courts/register-in-probate-office |
| Marathon County probate information and local checklists | County probate page with the Informal Probate Check List, Special Administration Check List, Non-Probate of Filed Will, Petition and Order Waiving Fiduciary Income Tax Return, Order to Examine Contents of Safety Deposit Box and personal representative guidance. | https://www.marathoncounty.gov/services/public-safety-courts/probate |
| Marathon County wills page | Instructions for filing an original will with the Register in Probate by mail or in person, including the Room C269 address. | https://www.marathoncounty.gov/services/public-safety-courts/wills |
| Marathon County Circuit Court Rules | Local rules covering fax filing to the Register in Probate, no email filing, file review and the 24-hour e-filing notice rule. | https://www.marathoncounty.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/14707/639099552335300000 |
| Remote appearance request | County procedure for submitting GF-306 and receiving a court order on GF-307. | https://www.marathoncounty.gov/about-us/departments/clerk-of-courts |
| A Personal Representative's Guide to Informal Estate Administration in Wisconsin | Wisconsin Court System self-help guide to informal administration, prepared by the Wisconsin Register in Probate Association. | https://www.wicourts.gov/services/public/selfhelp/docs/probateguide.pdf |
| Wisconsin Court System self-help law center, probate | State probate self-help page with links to forms, the informal administration guide and Register in Probate information. | https://www.wicourts.gov/services/public/selfhelp/probate.htm |
| Circuit court probate forms | Statewide court-approved Wisconsin probate forms in the PR series. | https://www.wicourts.gov/forms1/circuit/ccform.jsp?Category=26&SubCat=All |
| Wisconsin Circuit Court Access | Statewide public case search for Wisconsin circuit court cases, including probate cases. | https://wcca.wicourts.gov/ |
| Legal Action of Wisconsin | Free civil legal aid for eligible low-income Wisconsin residents. Let intake decide whether the issue is covered. | https://legalaction.org/ and (855) 947-2529 |
| State Bar of Wisconsin Lawyer Referral and Information Service | Referral to a Wisconsin attorney. | (800) 362-9082, listed for Marathon County through https://wilawlibrary.gov/topics/county.php?c=Marathon |
| Wisconsin State Law Library, Marathon County legal resources | County legal resources listing the Register in Probate, clerk of courts, register of deeds and local probate materials. | https://wilawlibrary.gov/topics/county.php?c=Marathon |
When to hire an attorney
In a Wisconsin court proceeding, a personal representative appears by attorney (Wis. Stat. § 879.15(2)). Informal administration under Wis. Stat. ch. 865 runs administratively before the probate registrar rather than as a proceeding in court, and probate registrar staff have a statutory duty to advise, within their competence, on preparing those documents (Wis. Stat. § 865.065(2)). The Wisconsin Court System's self-help guide, prepared by the Wisconsin Register in Probate Association, states that formal administration requires the assistance of an attorney, informal administration may be granted without an attorney's assistance, and summary settlement does not require an attorney's assistance. Summary settlement and summary assignment also carry their own express right to appear in person (Wis. Stat. § 867.01(5), § 867.02(5)). In Marathon County, counsel is especially useful when real estate must be sold, an heir objects, a claim is disputed, a special administration seeks general powers, or the nominated personal representative lives outside Wisconsin. The Marathon County office says it cannot provide legal advice but can answer general questions at (715) 261-1260. Sunset connects families to a vetted local probate attorney.
How Sunset helps
Find the accounts and assets. Sunset searches more than 2,300 financial institutions to help identify accounts, balances and ownership details before you file in Marathon County. That asset picture helps decide whether the next step is a Register in Probate filing, a register of deeds recording or a non-probate will deposit.
Generate the probate packet. Sunset helps organize the Wisconsin PR forms and the Marathon County documents that apply, including the county's informal administration checklist, special administration checklist, Non-Probate of Filed Will and local filing details for Room C269.
Find a local probate attorney. If the estate turns formal, a home must be sold, a family member objects, a claim is disputed or the county's bond guidance affects an out-of-state personal representative, Sunset can connect the family with a vetted Wisconsin probate attorney.
Sunset is free for families. Sunset is paid by partners, not by grieving families. Families can use Sunset to organize estate settlement tasks, understand the next filing step in Marathon County and decide when local counsel is the right move.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file to probate a will in Marathon County?
File with the Marathon County Register in Probate, Room C269, Marathon County Courthouse, 500 Forest Street, Wausau, WI 54403. The direct phone is (715) 261-1260. Wisconsin places administration in the county where the decedent was domiciled at death (Wis. Stat. § 856.01).
What are the Marathon County Register in Probate's hours, and is there a filing cutoff?
The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Filings are accepted from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The probate office closes from about 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. daily for lunch. Call (715) 261-1260 before traveling.
Do I need an appointment to file a probate case in Marathon County?
For the county's checklist filings, yes. Both the Informal Probate Check List and the Special Administration Check List tell you to complete the documents, call the probate office at (715) 261-1260 to schedule an appointment, and bring the documents and the checklist with you.
Can I mail or fax a probate filing to Marathon County, or do I have to e-file?
You may file by mail or in person at Room C269. Local Rule 2.12 also allows a sender who is not an e-filer to fax a filing of fifteen pages or fewer, excluding the cover sheet, to the Register in Probate at (715) 261-1269. Email filing is not accepted. Attorneys and high-volume filing agents must e-file under Wis. Stat. § 801.18(3)(a). A self-represented filer may opt in voluntarily or use traditional paper methods (Wis. Stat. § 801.18(3)(b), (c)).
Does Marathon County have its own probate forms?
Yes. Marathon County publishes an Informal Probate Check List, a Special Administration Check List, a Non-Probate of Filed Will form, a Petition and Order Waiving Fiduciary Income Tax Return and an Order to Examine Contents of Safety Deposit Box. Use those local documents alongside the statewide Wisconsin PR probate forms.
What does it cost to open an estate in Marathon County?
The statewide statutory estate fee is paid when the inventory or other value statement is filed, not when the case is opened (Wis. Stat. § 814.66(1)(a)3). Through October 31, 2026, the fee is $20 where the value of the property subject to administration, less encumbrances, liens or charges, is $10,000 or less, and 0.2 percent of that value where it is more (Wis. Stat. § 814.66(1)(a)2). Effective November 1, 2026, 2025 Wis. Act 179 changes those figures to $36 and $18,500, with the 0.2 percent rate unchanged. The July 13, 2026 Wisconsin court fee tables list a separate $35 e-filing fee per party per case (Wis. Stat. § 758.19(4m), § 801.18(7)).
Can I look up a Marathon County estate case online?
Yes. Wisconsin Circuit Court Access, WCCA, at https://wcca.wicourts.gov/, is the statewide public case search for Wisconsin circuit court cases, including probate cases, and a probate case may carry a PR or IN case-type code. Marathon County court files may also be viewed at the courthouse during business hours unless sealed by the court or confidential by law, and older cases are stored off site and must be requested from the clerk of courts office.
Can I appear by Zoom or phone in a Marathon County probate hearing?
Possibly, if the court approves the request. Complete GF-306, Request to Appear Remotely, and submit it by fax to (715) 261-1319 or by mail to Clerk of Court, 500 Forest Street, Wausau, WI 54403. If approved, the county provides information for appearing by phone or Zoom, and the order is entered on GF-307.
The will is in a safe deposit box. How do I get it in Marathon County?
Marathon County publishes its own Order to Examine Contents of Safety Deposit Box. The order allows the named person to open, examine and inventory the box in the company of an official of the institution. Everyone present signs the inventory, the bank official files a signed copy with the Marathon County Register in Probate, and the will, life insurance policies and other documents needed to commence probate may be removed after being inventoried.
I live in Marshfield. Do I file in Marathon County or Wood County?
It depends on where the decedent was domiciled at death. Marshfield lies in both Wood and Marathon counties, and Abbotsford and Colby each lie in both Clark and Marathon counties. Wisconsin places administration in the county of domicile at death (Wis. Stat. § 856.01). Call the Marathon County Register in Probate at (715) 261-1260 if you are unsure.
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