Wis. Stat. § 856.16
Self-proved will
Redline — January 1, 2003 → current.View current text →
Current — January 1, 2005
As of January 1, 2003
A self-proving acknowledgment and affidavit included in a will are governed by s. 853.04 .
(1) Unless there is proof of fraud or forgery in connection with the affidavit, if a will includes an affidavit in substantially the form under s. 853.04 (1) or (2) , all of the following apply:
(a) The will is conclusively presumed to have been executed in compliance with s. 853.03 .
(b) Other requirements related to the valid execution of the will are rebuttably presumed.
(c) A signature affixed to the affidavit is considered a signature affixed to the will, if necessary to prove the due execution of the will.
(2) Admission of a will under s. 856.13 or 856.15 is not dependent on the existence of a valid affidavit under s. 853.04 .
Official source: Wisconsin State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Wisconsin statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.