Probate / Guardianship 

The Register in Probate assists in the probate of all estate proceedings:

  • Conservatorships
  • Guardianship
  • Manages all formal probate files and administrative proceedings
  • Mental commitments
  • Protective placements
  • Trusts
  • Wills filed for safekeeping

The Clerk of Courts staff cannot give legal advice. If you would like obtain legal assistance, please contact an attorney or the Lawyer Referral and Information Service at 800-362-9082.

Click here for more information regarding Guardianships.

Click here for more information regarding Estates and Trusts.

Listed below are the fees specific to the Probate Office of the Ozaukee county Circuit Court. Request for certified copies may be made in person or by mail. If the request is by mail, please enclose the correct fee and a stamped, self-addressed return envelope. Payment must be received before the issuance of certified copies.

  1. COC Logo (CM)Nicole Jozwowski

    Deputy Register in Probate

    Chief Deputy Clerk

    Email Nicole Jozwowski

    Phone: 262-284-8370

    Fax: 262-284-8491

Probate Statutory Fees

ReferenceType of FeeFee
Sec. 814.66(1)(a)2Inventory Filing Fee for estate valued at $10,000 or less$20
Sec. 814.66(1)(a)2Inventory Filing Fee for estate valued at more than $10,0000.2% of the value of property subject to administration, less encumbrances, liens or charges
Sec. 814.66(1)(b)2Guardianship of Estate or Conservatorship if the value of property is less than $50,000$20
Sec. 814.66(1)(b)2Guardianship of Estate or Conservatorship if the value of property is more than $50,0000.2% of the value of the property, less encumbrances, liens or charges
Sec. 814.66(1)(b)3(c)Certificate Terminating Life Estate$3
Sec. 814.66(1)(b)3(d)Certificate or judgement of descent of landsSame as 814.66(1)(a)2
Sec. 814.66(1)(b)3(e)Objection to Probate of Will$20
Sec. 814(1)(b)3(f)Will for Safekeeping$10
Sec.814.66(1)(b)3(g)Certificate signed by Register in Probate or a Circuit Court Judge$3
Sec. 814.66(1)(b)3(h)Copies, certified or otherwise$1 per page
Sec. 814.66(1)(b)3(i)Claim Against Estate$3
Sec. 814.66(1)(b)3(j)Searching for file or record when case number is not given$4
Sec. 814.66(1)(b)3(k)Power of Attorney for Health Care for Safekeeping$8
Sec. 814.66(1)(b)3(l)Declaration for Safekeeping$8
Sec. 814.66(1)(b)3(m)Petition to commence an independent action (Petition for Grandparent Visitation)$60