Last illness and funeral expense of deceased spouse

Wis. Stat. § 859.49
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The reasonable expense of the last illness and funeral may, if properly presented, be paid by the personal representative of the estate of a deceased spouse and if so paid shall be allowed as a proper expenditure even though the surviving spouse could have been held liable for the expense.
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/859.49Fetched: 10/7/2026