Wisconsin § 853.57 - Personal, recreational and household items.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 853.57 — Personal, recreational and household items., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 853.57. Personal, recreational and household items.
The following is the full text of paragraph 2.1 of the Wisconsin basic will and the basic will with trust: If my spouse survives me, I give my spouse all my books, jewelry, clothing, personal automobiles, recreational equipment, household furnishings and effects, and other tangible articles of a household, recreational or personal use, together with all policies of insurance insuring any such items. If my spouse does not survive me, the personal representative shall distribute those items among my children who survive me, and shall distribute those items in as nearly equal shares as feasible in the personal representative’s discretion. If none of my children survive me, the items described in this paragraph shall become part of the residuary estate. 853.57 History History: 1983 a. 376 .
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 853.57
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 853.57 cover?
Section 853.57 ("Personal, recreational and household items.") 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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