Estate Planning for Sheboygan County, Wisconsin Property Owners

For most Sheboygan County homeowners, the house is what drags an estate into probate. A transfer-on-death deed or a living trust keeps it out—here is how to set up either one and record it locally.

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For a Sheboygan County property owner, the biggest probate risk is the home itself. Real estate is what forces most families into the Circuit Court. The two tools that keep a Sheboygan County home out of probate are a transfer-on-death deed recorded with the Register of Deeds, and a revocable living trust that holds title to the property.

Without a recorded beneficiary designation or a trust, Sheboygan County property passes through the Circuit Court — even simple Wisconsin probates run 6+ months and start with about $20 in filing fees.

Record a Transfer-on-Death Deed in Sheboygan County

A transfer on death deed names a beneficiary who receives Sheboygan County property automatically at the owner's death, without probate. It is recorded with the Register of Deeds during the owner's lifetime and can be revoked at any time.

Before recording, a Wisconsin transfer on death deed is signed with notary acknowledgmentWis. Stat. 705.15Verified Aug 24, 2026View source. The deed takes effect only if it is recorded before the owner's deathWis. Stat. 705.15Verified Aug 24, 2026View source.

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Where to Record Property Documents

Deeds and other real property documents for Sheboygan County are recorded with the Register of Deeds, led by Ellen Schleicher, at 508 New York Ave, Room 218, Sheboygan, WI 53081. Phone: 920-459-3023. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

The Register of Deeds charges $30 flat, regardless of page count. Recording a 2-page transfer on death deed in Sheboygan County comes to $30. A transfer on death deed is exempt from transfer tax.

Sheboygan County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC eRecording Solutions, ePN (eRecording Partners Network), Hopdox, Indecomm Global Services.

Recording Office Record

Register of Deeds

Sheboygan County · Ellen Schleicher

Address

508 New York Ave, Room 218Sheboygan, WI 53081

Fax

920-459-1338

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

E-recording

Available via Simplifile, CSC eRecording Solutions, ePN (eRecording Partners Network), Hopdox, Indecomm Global ServicesE-recording info →
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Recording fees

Flat fee (any length)$30
Transfer tax on a TOD deedExempt

Wis. Stat. 59.43(2)(ag)

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Estate Planning Attorneys Serving Sheboygan County

FirmSheboygan, WI

Gruhle, Fessler & Van de Water

Since 1925 · Serves 1 county

Serves Sheboygan and the surrounding lakeshore from Michigan Avenue, in practice since 1925. Handles probate and estate administration for families after a death, plus guardianships and conservatorships, estate tax planning, and Medicaid and long-term care planning. Every matter starts with a complimentary initial consultation.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateElder LawTax Planningand 2 more

Office
802 Michigan AvenueSheboygan, WI 53081
Free consultation

FirmManitowoc, WI

Steimle Birschbach, LLC

Since 2009 · Serves 2 counties

Serves Manitowoc and Sheboygan counties along Wisconsin's lakeshore from offices in both cities. Handles probate and trust administration for families after a death, alongside basic and advanced trust planning, elder law, and business succession. Founded in 2009 by two former partners of a larger Wisconsin firm.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateElder Lawand 2 more

Office
21 Maritime DriveManitowoc, WI 54220

FirmSheboygan, WI

Rohde Dales LLP

Since 1898

Serves Sheboygan and the surrounding lakeshore from North 8th Street, originally founded in 1898. A dedicated Estate Planning, Probate and Trusts team handles probate and trust administration for families after a death, and works with small to medium-sized businesses and the families that own them.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateElder LawTrusts

Office
909 N. 8th Street, Suite 100Sheboygan, WI 53081

FirmGreen Bay, WI

Brabazon Law Office, LLC

Since 1997

Serves the Green Bay metro and Northeast Wisconsin from Packerland Drive, appearing regularly in Brown, Outagamie, Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Oconto, Shawano, and Winnebago counties. Drafts wills, revocable living trusts, durable and healthcare powers of attorney, and living wills. Founded in 1997 by Shane Laughton Brabazon.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateTrustsWills

Office
221 Packerland DriveGreen Bay, WI 54303

FirmManitowoc, WI

Kaminski & Pozorski

Established Manitowoc law firm with four attorneys, all Manitowoc natives. Handles wills, trusts, summary and formal probate administration, and advises out-of-state executors on Wisconsin probate procedures.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateTrustsWills

Office
846 North 8th StreetManitowoc, WI 54220
Free consultation

FirmGreen Bay, WI

The Estate Planning Group, LLC

Serves the Fox River Valley from Green Bay, with a second office in Kaukauna, reaching Appleton and the surrounding communities. Handles probate and estate settlement alongside wills, trusts, Medicaid planning, and asset protection, and drafts business succession plans for family-owned companies. Founded by Kevin W. Davidson; every prospective client is offered a complimentary consultation.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateAsset ProtectionMedicaid Planningand 3 more

Office
2700 Vernon DriveGreen Bay, WI 54304
Free consultation
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