Wisconsin § 861.10 - Waiver of right to elect; failure to elect.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 861.10 — Waiver of right to elect; failure to elect., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 861.10. Waiver of right to elect; failure to elect.
861.10(1) (1) Right to elect may be waived. The right to elect a deferred marital property elective share amount may be waived by the surviving spouse in whole or in part. The waiver may take place before or after marriage. The waiver must be contained in a marital property agreement that is enforceable under s.
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 861.10
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 861.10 cover?
Section 861.10 ("Waiver of right to elect; failure to elect.") 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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