Presumption that will passes all of testator’s interest in property

Wis. Stat. § 853.31
in effect
Sign in to generate a plain English summaryAsk Belisarius Agent
Any gift of property by will is presumed to pass all the estate or interest which the testator could lawfully will in the property unless it clearly appears by the will, interpreted in light of the surrounding circumstances, that the testator intended to pass a less estate or interest.
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/853.31Fetched: 10/7/2026