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Wisconsin Probate Statistics

Compare county-level filing fees, e-filing access, and probate process signals across Wisconsin. Use the statewide view to spot local differences, then confirm the county page before filing.

Data for all 72 Wisconsin counties, most recently verified June 13, 2026.

Wisconsin county fee schedules are not captured in a single statewide filing-fee field. County pages show the official fee schedule source and any filing details available in the county dataset.

See every countyAll 72 counties: e-filing status and creditor periods

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CountyE-FilingCreditor Period
AdamsIn-person4 mo
AshlandIn-person4 mo
BarronIn-person4 mo
BayfieldIn-person4 mo
BrownIn-person4 mo
BuffaloIn-person4 mo
BurnettIn-person4 mo
CalumetIn-person4 mo
ChippewaIn-person4 mo
ClarkIn-person4 mo
ColumbiaIn-person4 mo
CrawfordIn-person4 mo
DaneIn-person4 mo
DodgeIn-person4 mo
DoorIn-person4 mo
DouglasIn-person4 mo
DunnIn-person4 mo
Eau ClaireIn-person4 mo
FlorenceIn-person4 mo
Fond du LacIn-person4 mo
ForestIn-person4 mo
GrantIn-person4 mo
GreenIn-person4 mo
Green LakeIn-person4 mo
IowaIn-person4 mo
IronIn-person4 mo
JacksonIn-person4 mo
JeffersonIn-person4 mo
JuneauIn-person4 mo
KenoshaIn-person4 mo
KewauneeIn-person4 mo
La CrosseIn-person4 mo
LafayetteIn-person4 mo
LangladeIn-person4 mo
LincolnIn-person4 mo
ManitowocIn-person4 mo
MarathonIn-person4 mo
MarinetteIn-person4 mo
MarquetteIn-person4 mo
MenomineeIn-person4 mo
MilwaukeeIn-person4 mo
MonroeIn-person4 mo
OcontoIn-person4 mo
OneidaIn-person4 mo
OutagamieIn-person4 mo
OzaukeeIn-person4 mo
PepinIn-person4 mo
PierceIn-person4 mo
PolkIn-person4 mo
PortageIn-person4 mo
PriceIn-person4 mo
RacineIn-person4 mo
RichlandIn-person4 mo
RockIn-person4 mo
RuskIn-person4 mo
SaukIn-person4 mo
SawyerIn-person4 mo
ShawanoIn-person4 mo
SheboyganIn-person4 mo
St. CroixIn-person4 mo
TaylorIn-person4 mo
TrempealeauIn-person4 mo
VernonIn-person4 mo
VilasIn-person4 mo
WalworthIn-person4 mo
WashburnIn-person4 mo
WashingtonIn-person4 mo
WaukeshaIn-person4 mo
WaupacaIn-person4 mo
WausharaIn-person4 mo
WinnebagoIn-person4 mo
WoodIn-person4 mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the Wisconsin probate statistics on this page measure?
This page compares county-level filing fees, e-filing availability, creditor-claim periods, and data coverage so you can see how probate logistics vary across Wisconsin.
Why do probate costs vary by county within Wisconsin?
Counties can charge different filing fees, certification fees, and local add-on costs. They can also vary on e-filing rules, hearing logistics, and which simplified procedures are easiest to access.
Should I rely on the state average before I file?
No. Use the averages for comparison, but confirm the exact county page before filing. Probate fees and submission requirements can change, and local clerk instructions control the real filing process.

Information current as of May 31, 2026

Settled Estate is not a law firm, and this content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Probate laws and procedures in Wisconsin can change. Consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Full disclaimer.