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NOTE: THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AS A PUBLIC SERVICE.
THE REGISTER IN PROBATE OFFICE CANNOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE; PLEASE CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IF YOU NEED LEGAL GUIDANCE OR ADVICE.

Summary Assignment can be used whenever the value of the estate, less the amount of the debts for which any property is security, does not exceed $50,000 and summary settlement does not apply.  

To open a new Summary Assignment please complete the following documents:
 
Form No.Form NameLink to Document
PR-1840Petition for Summary AssignmentClick here to access form
PR-1806Proof of HeirshipClick here to access form
PR-1846Waiver and ConsentClick here to access form
PR-1842Notice to Creditor for Summary Assignment (if all interested persons completed a Waiver and Consent)Click here to access form
 or 
PR-1843Order & Notice of Hearing Petition of Summary Assignment (if hearing required)Click here to access form
   

Fee: A filing fee is due when the Petition for Summary Assignment is filed. The fee is .2% of the value of the assets, or $20.00 if the estate assets are valued under $10,000.00.

Special Administrator:  If a Special Administration is necessary, follow the Special Administration procedures. Click here to be redirected to Special Administration procedure.

After Filing of Petition for Summary Assignment, the following items must be completed within 6 months:
 
Form No.Form NameLink to Document
 Proof of Publication - Obtain from the Green Bay Press Gazette after publication 
PR-1817Affidavit of ServiceClick here to access form
PR-1841Affidavit of Additional Property and/or Creditor for Summary AssignmentClick here to access form
PR-1844Order on Petition for Summary AssignmentClick here to access form
PR-1854Petition for Discharge of Special Administrator - if Letters of Special Administration were issuedClick here to access form
PR-1855Order Discharging Special Administrator - if Letters of Special Administration were issuedClick here to access form