Wisconsin § 863.09 - Allowance for tombstone and care of grave.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 863.09 — Allowance for tombstone and care of grave., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 863.09. Allowance for tombstone and care of grave.
863.09(1) (1) Tombstone. In case no provision is made in the will for a tombstone or monument or marker at the grave of the decedent, and none has been erected, the personal representative may expend a reasonable sum for that purpose. The expenditure is subject to the approval of the court and is classed as funeral expense. 863.09(2) (2) Care of grave. The court may order the personal representative to pay a suitable amount for the care of the grave of the decedent. The expenditure is classed as funeral expense. 863.09 History History: 1989 a. 309 . 863.09 Cross-reference Cross-reference: For court orders concerning perpetual care of graves, see ss.
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 863.09 ("Allowance for tombstone and care of grave.") 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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