Wisconsin Disclaimer of Interest

County Specific Legal Forms Validated as recently as June 12, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

About the Wisconsin Disclaimer of Interest

Wisconsin Disclaimer of Interest
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How to Use This Form

  1. Select your county from the list on the left
  2. Download the county-specific form
  3. Fill in the required information
  4. Have the document notarized if required
  5. Record with your county recorder's office

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Under the Code of Wisconsin, the beneficiary of an interest in property may renounce the gift, either in part or in full (Wis. Stat. 854.13 (2) (d)). Note that the option to disclaim is only available to beneficiaries who have not acted in any way to indicate acceptance or ownership of the interest.

The disclaimer must be in writing and include a description of the interest, a declaration of intent to disclaim all or a defined portion of the interest, and be signed by the disclaimant (Wis. Stat. 854.13 (3)).

Deliver the disclaimer within nine months of the transfer (e.g., the death of the creator of the interest) to the personal representative or the special administrator of the deceased transferor and file a copy with the probate court that has jurisdiction (Wis. Stat. 854.13 (5) (c)). In the case of real property, a copy of the disclaimer may also be recorded in the office of the register of deeds of the county in which the property is located (Wis. Stat. 854.13 (5) (e)).

A disclaimer is irrevocable and binding for the disclaiming party and his or her creditors, so be sure to consult an attorney when in doubt about the drawbacks and benefits of disclaiming inherited property. If the disclaimed interest arises out of jointly-owned property, seek legal advice as well.

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How to Use This Form

  1. Select your county from the list above
  2. Download the county-specific form
  3. Fill in the required information
  4. Have the document notarized if required
  5. Record with your county recorder's office

What Others Like You Are Saying

— Walter T.

"Awesome thanks"

— David M.

"Very easy to use and modify if necessary. Spot on with each county requirement for recording and Not…"

— Jason B.

"Deeds.com did a great job in explaining exactly what I'd need to file a deed transfer (quitclaim dee…"

— Glenda M.

"I am very pleased with my purchase of the Affidavit Death of Joint Tenant form. I previously purchas…"

— James H.

"Very satisfied. Download was easy, completing the form was easy, got our signatures notarized and su…"

Common Uses for Disclaimer of Interest

  • Formally disclaim an interest in gifted real estate
  • Disclaim an interest in a trust that holds real property
  • Renounce a community property interest after a spouse's death
  • Renounce a property interest for tax planning purposes
  • Decline a partial interest in a property you do not want

Important: County-Specific Forms

Our disclaimer of interest forms are specifically formatted for each county in Wisconsin.

After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.