2017 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 861. Probate — family rights.
861.09 Right of election by or on behalf of surviving spouse.

Universal Citation: WI Stat § 861.09 (2017)

861.09 Right of election by or on behalf of surviving spouse. The surviving spouse must be living in order for an election to be filed. If the surviving spouse does not personally file the election, it may be filed on the surviving spouse's behalf by the spouse's conservator, guardian or guardian ad litem, or by an agent of the spouse acting under a power of attorney.

History: 1997 a. 188.

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