Wisconsin Statutes
§ 859.49 — Last illness and funeral expense of deceased spouse.
Wisconsin § 859.49
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Ch. 859Probate — claims
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Wis. Stat. § 859.49 (2026).
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859.49 The reasonable expense of the last illness and funeral may, if properly presented, be paid by the personal representative of the estate of a deceased spouse and if so paid shall be allowed as a proper expenditure even though the surviving spouse could have been held liable for the expense.
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Legislative History
859.49 History History: 1975 c. 94 s. 91 (3) , (13); 1975 c. 199 .
Nearby Sections
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§ 859.01
Time for filing claims.§ 859.02
Limitation on claims.§ 859.03
Continuance of separate action.§ 859.07
Notice; publication.§ 859.13
Form and verification of claims.§ 859.17
Claims not due.§ 859.19
Secured claims.§ 859.21
Contingent claims.§ 859.27
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