Wisconsin § 852.10 - Disinheritance from intestate share.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 852.10 — Disinheritance from intestate share., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 852.10. Disinheritance from intestate share.
852.10(1) (1) A decedent’s will may exclude or limit the right of an individual or class to succeed to property passing by intestate succession. 852.10(2) (2) The share of the intestate estate that would have passed to the individual or class described in sub. (1) passes as if the individual or each member of the class had disclaimed his or her intestate share under s.
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 852.10
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 852.10 cover?
Section 852.10 ("Disinheritance from intestate share.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Wisconsin § 852.10?
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Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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