Wisconsin § 856.29 - Appointment of testamentary trustee.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 856.29 — Appointment of testamentary trustee., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 856.29. Appointment of testamentary trustee.
If the will of the decedent provides for a testamentary trust, the court shall appoint the trustee upon admission of the will to probate at the same time that letters are granted to the personal representative, unless the court otherwise directs. The trustee so appointed shall continue to be interested in the estate, and beneficiaries in the testamentary trust shall cease to be interested in the estate except under s. 851.21 (3) . Letters of trust shall not be required to evidence the authority of a testamentary trustee and a certification of trust under s.
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 856.29
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 856.29 cover?
Section 856.29 ("Appointment of testamentary trustee.") 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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