Updated through 2025 Wisconsin Act 47 and all Supreme Court Orders affecting statutes entered before December 1, 2025. References are to articles and sections of the Wisconsin …

The named owner of the property is deceased You, the claimant, may be entitled to receive the property of a deceased person either through the will or laws of intestate succession See …

Abandoned property is personal property that was left by an owner who intentionally relinquishes all rights to its control. Real property may not be abandoned (see also adverse possession).

Nov 19, 2025 · Personal property is generally considered to be abandoned when it is found in a place where the property’s true owner intended to leave it, but is in such a condition that it is …

Feb 13, 2025 · Learn the steps to legally claim ownership of abandoned property, from confirming abandonment to addressing liens and recording the title.

Sep 4, 2025 · A guide to buying abandoned homes in the USA: listings, auctions, legal processes, documents, liens, renovation costs, and risks explained.

Mar 10, 2025 · To acquire abandoned property, first find out who owns the property by checking your county's property tax records. Then, reach out to the owner of the property and make …

May 7, 2024 · Learn the rules about when items left on your property are considered abandoned and what steps you should take next.

Nov 22, 2024 · To buy an abandoned house, you need to know more than where to look. We'll cover the purchase process and help you weigh the pros and cons.

To truly understand abandoned property, you have to separate it from its close cousins: lost and mislaid property. The difference comes down to the owner's state of mind, which courts have …