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Code · Wisconsin · Chapter 853 — Wills

853.56 Wisconsin basic will with trust.

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853.56 Wisconsin basic will with trust. The following is the form for the Wisconsin basic will with trust:
NOTICE TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNS THIS WILL:
1. THIS FORM CONTAINS A TRUST FOR YOUR FAMILY. IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO CREATE A TRUST, DO NOT USE THIS FORM.
2. THIS WILL DOES NOT DISPOSE OF PROPERTY WHICH PASSES ON YOUR DEATH TO ANY PERSON BY OPERATION OF LAW OR BY ANY CONTRACT. FOR EXAMPLE, THE WILL DOES NOT DISPOSE OF JOINT TENANCY ASSETS, AND IT DOES NOT NORMALLY APPLY TO PROCEEDS OF LIFE INSURANCE ON YOUR LIFE OR YOUR RETIREMENT PLAN BENEFITS.
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