Register in Probate
To provide circuit courts, attorneys and the general public with courteous, professional and proficient services that facilitate proceedings for administration of decedent's estates, juvenile and adult guardianships, protective placements, juvenile and adult civil mental, drug and alcohol commitments, juvenile and adult adoptions and termination of parental rights.
DEPARTMENTAL PURPOSE:
The position of the Register in Probate and Probate Registrar is a multi-function position. The Register in Probate coordinates the judicial activities and administrative functions of the Probate Court, including case management and preserving the court files. The Probate Registrar handles the administration of all informal proceedings, testate, and intestate. The Register in Probate/Probate Registrar is an appointed position by the Circuit Court Judges of Barron County.
Guardianship
Guardianship of an adult: Guardianship is a trust relationship of the most sacred character, created by the Court, in which one person, called a "guardian", acts for another, called the "ward", whom the law regards as incapable of managing his or her own affairs and the Court has determined incompetent. Click on the heading to view guidelines and links to forms.
Minor Guardianship of the Person: A legal guardian is appointed by a Court to have care, custody and control of a minor child. The four types of minor guardianship of the person are Full, Limited, Temporary and Emergency. Please click here for more information on minor guardianship or consult an attorney. When you have determined the type of guardianship you will be filing, click on the heading to view the guideline and links to forms.
Wills
Genealogy
Advance Directives
Become a Volunteer Guardian
In 2005, Barron County developed a Volunteer Guardian Program to recruit, train and support qualified citizens in the surrounding communities to serve as court appointed volunteer guardians. The purpose of creating the program, was to develop a database of qualified and caring citizens to act as volunteer guardians when the County was having a difficult time finding family members willing or able to serve. Since 2005, 45 individuals in need of a guardian have been served by our volunteer guardians. In addition, 30 community members have served and/or continue to serve as a volunteer guardian.
**On September 10, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. we are holding a training session for volunteer guardians. If you are interested in attending and learning more about becoming a volunteer guardian, please call the Register in Probate at (715) 537-6261.**