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Register in Probate / Clerk of Juvenile Court
Responsibilities:
It is the responsibility of the Register in Probate to maintain and update files regarding probate of estates, guardianships, protective placements, adoptions, and mental commitments. This is a statutory office with the position of Register in Probate filled by judicial appointment.
The goal of the Probate Office is to perform the duties as stated in Sections 851.72, 851.73, 851.74, and 865 of the Wisconsin Statutes and to follow the guidelines established by the judges in the 9th District.
The Clerk of Juvenile Court files all documents and keeps the court records of the files pertinent to the children’s and juvenile justice code.
Mission:
The Price County Probate Office strives to serve the public in a prompt, high-quality, and professional manner that is within all applicable legal guidelines.
Legal Advice:
Register in Probate Office staff cannot give legal advice. Please contact an attorney if you have legal questions or call the lawyer referral service at 800-362-9082.
- Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, Inc. (GWAAR)
- Personal Representative’s Guide to Informal Estate Administration in Wisconsin
- Power of Attorney for Healthcare and Power of Attorney for Finances
- State Bar of Wisconsin
- Wisconsin Court System
- Wisconsin Guardianship Support Center
- Wisconsin Register in Probate Association (WRIPA)