853.51 Execution of will.
(1) The only method of executing a Wisconsin basic will or basic will with trust is for all of the following to occur:
(a) The testator shall do all of the following:
1. Complete the blanks, boxes and lines substantially in accordance with the instructions.
2. Sign the will.
(bc) The witnesses shall comply with s. 853.03 (2).
(2m) Any failure to comply with the instructions in a Wisconsin basic will or basic will with trust, other than the requirements for the testator's and witnesses' signatures, does not affect the validity of the will.
History: 1983 a. 376; 1997 a. 188.
Structure Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
853.01 - Capacity to make or revoke a will.
853.05 - Execution of wills outside the state or by nonresidents within this state.
853.09 - Deposit of will in circuit court during testator's lifetime.
853.12 - Premarital will or predomestic partnership will.
853.15 - Equitable election if will attempts to dispose of property belonging to beneficiary.
853.17 - Effect of will provision changing beneficiary of life insurance or annuity.
853.18 - Designation of beneficiary, payee or owner.
853.25 - Unintentional failure to provide for issue of testator.
853.29 - After-acquired property.
853.31 - Presumption that will passes all of testator's interest in property.
853.32 - Effect of reference to another document.
853.325 - Effect of reference to acts or events.
853.34 - Transfers to testamentary trusts.
853.35 - Nonademption of specific gifts in certain instances.
853.41 - Applicability of general transfers at death provisions.
853.53 - Selection of property disposition clause.
853.54 - Revocation or revision.
853.55 - Wisconsin basic will.
853.56 - Wisconsin basic will with trust.
853.57 - Personal, recreational and household items.
853.58 - Residuary estate; basic will.
853.59 - Residuary estate; basic will with trust.