856.16 Self-proved will. - Wisconsin Statutes

856.16

856.16 Self-proved will.

856.16(1)

(1) Unless there is proof of fraud or forgery in connection with the affidavit, if a will includes an affidavit in substantially the form under s. 853.04 (1) or (2), all of the following apply:

856.16(1)(a)

(a) The will is conclusively presumed to have been executed in compliance with s. 853.03.

856.16(1)(b)

(b) Other requirements related to the valid execution of the will are rebuttably presumed.

856.16(1)(c)

(c) A signature affixed to the affidavit is considered a signature affixed to the will, if necessary to prove the due execution of the will.

856.16(2)

(2) Admission of a will under s. 856.13 or 856.15 is not dependent on the existence of a valid affidavit under s. 853.04.

856.16 - ANNOT.

History: 1997 a. 188; 2005 a. 216.