Wisconsin Code § 856.07

(1) GENERALLY. Petition for administration of the estate of a decedent
may be made by any person named in the will to act as personal
representative or by any person interested.
(2) AFTER 30 DAYS. If none of those named in sub. (1) has
petitioned within 30 days after the death of the decedent, petition
for administration may be made by any person who was guardian
of the decedent at the time of the decedent’s death, any creditor of
the decedent, anyone who has a cause of action or who has a right
of appeal which cannot be maintained without the appointment
of a personal representative or anyone who has an interest in
property which is or may be a part of the estate.

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