Wisconsin Statutes
Wis. Stat. § 853.05 (2026)
Execution of wills outside the state or by nonresidents within this state
✓ current as of July 2026
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853.05(1)(b)(b) The will is executed in accordance with the law, at the time of execution or at the time of death, of any of the following:
853.05(1)(b)2.2. The place where the testator resided, was domiciled or was a national at the time of execution.
853.05(1)(b)3.3. The place where the testator resided, was domiciled or was a national at the time of death.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3
cases, 1991–1996 · leading case: McMahon v. Stand. Bank & Trust Co., 550 N.W.2d 727 (Wis. Ct. App. 1996).
McMahon v. Stand. Bank & Trust Co., 550 N.W.2d 727 (Wis. Ct. App. 1996). “Section 853.05, Stats. Because Phyllis entered into the trust agreement in Illinois, we would apply that state's law to see if it was a valid will.”
Dennis v. Circuit Court for Bayfield Cnty., 468 N.W.2d 736 (Wis. Ct. App. 1991). “Section 853.05, Stats. Arizona recognizes the validity of holographic wills.”
In Matter of Est. of Warner, 468 N.W.2d 736 (Wis. Ct. App. 1991). “Section 853.05, Stats. Arizona recognizes the validity of holographic wills.”
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