Wisconsin § 853.51 - Execution of will.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 853.51 — Execution of will., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 853.51. Execution of will.
853.51(1) (1) The only method of executing a Wisconsin basic will or basic will with trust is for all of the following to occur: 853.51(1)(a) (a) The testator shall do all of the following: 853.51(1)(a)1. 1. Complete the blanks, boxes and lines substantially in accordance with the instructions. 853.51(1)(a)2. 2. Sign the will. 853.51(1)(bc) (bc) The witnesses shall comply with s. 853.03 (2) . 853.51(2m) (2m) Any failure to comply with the instructions in a Wisconsin basic will or basic will with trust, other than the requirements for the testator’s and witnesses’ signatures, does not affect the validity of the will. 853.51 History History: 1983 a. 376 ; 1997 a. 188 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 853.51
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 853.51 cover?
Section 853.51 ("Execution of will.") 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.
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