863.09 Allowance for tombstone and care of grave.
(1) Tombstone. In case no provision is made in the will for a tombstone or monument or marker at the grave of the decedent, and none has been erected, the personal representative may expend a reasonable sum for that purpose. The expenditure is subject to the approval of the court and is classed as funeral expense.
(2) Care of grave. The court may order the personal representative to pay a suitable amount for the care of the grave of the decedent. The expenditure is classed as funeral expense.
History: 1989 a. 309.
Cross-reference: For court orders concerning perpetual care of graves, see ss. 157.11 and 157.125.
Structure Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 863 - Closing estates.
863.05 - Execution and levies by creditors of distributees prohibited.
863.07 - Assignment by distributee.
863.08 - Exchange by distributee and surviving spouse.
863.09 - Allowance for tombstone and care of grave.
863.11 - Order in which assets appropriated; abatement.
863.13 - No exoneration of encumbered property.
863.16 - Value used in distribution of fractional shares.
863.17 - Partition by agreement.
863.19 - Valuation used in distribution of estate assets.
863.21 - Construction of will, notice.
863.23 - Determination and proof of heirship.
863.25 - Petition for final judgment.
863.27 - Contents of final judgment.
863.29 - Recording final judgment.
863.31 - Conclusiveness of final judgment.
863.33 - Estates to be completed promptly.
863.37 - Distribution of money or other property where payment or transfer is prohibited.
863.41 - Receipts to be filed.
863.43 - Distribution to ward; notice.
863.45 - Receipts from guardians.
863.46 - Remedy of creditors of certain heirs and legatees; service of citation.