Wisconsin Code § 856.31

Selection of attorney to represent estate
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Whenever a corporate fiduciary is appointed as the sole personal
representative, the person or persons receiving the majority interest from the estate may within 30 days after the date of the appointment select the attorney who shall represent the personal
representative in all proceedings of any kind or nature, unless
good cause is shown before the court why selection should not be
so made, or unless the testator’s will names the attorney or firm
who shall represent the personal representative. The corporate
fiduciary shall notify the persons who are entitled to name the attorney of this right within 5 days after appointment. In case a person is under disability, the court appointed guardian, if any, may
act for such person under this section. In the case of a minor who
has no court appointed guardian, the natural guardian, if any, may
act for the minor. “Interest”, as used in this section, means beneficial interest whether legal or equitable.

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