865.02 Use of informal administration.
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865.02 Use of informal administration.
(1)Informal administration may be used:
(a)Where the decedent died testate and:
1. The will does not prohibit the use of informal administration;
2. The will names a personal representative who accepts such appointment;
3. Bond is furnished if required under s. 865.07 as provided under s. 856.25 ; and
4. The probate registrar may appoint a guardian ad litem, and shall have the authority, for such purpose, granted to the court by, and shall proceed pursuant to s. 879.23 .
(b)Where the decedent died intestate or the requirements of par.
(a)2. and 3. are not satisfied and:
1. All interested persons request or consent in writing to informal administration and to the appointment of the same person as personal representative. A guardian or guardian ad litem may consent on behalf of an interested person who is a minor or is an individual adjudicated incompetent. The probate registrar may appoint a guardian ad litem, and shall have the authority, for such purpose, granted to the court by, and shall proceed pursuant to s. 879.23 .
2. Bond is furnished if required under s. 865.07 as provided under s. 856.25 .
(2)Where the will of the decedent expressly prohibits informal administration it shall not be used.