Section 709.01. Requirements for transfer.  


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  • (1)  Except as provided in sub. (2) , all persons who transfer real property located in this state, including a condominium unit and time-share property, by sale, exchange, or land contract, unless the transfer is exempt from the real estate transfer fee under s. 77.25 , shall comply with ss. 709.02 to 709.04 and 709.06 .
    (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to any of the following persons, if those persons have never occupied the property transferred:
    (a) Personal representatives.
    (b) Trustees.
    (c) Conservators.
    (d) Fiduciaries who are appointed by, or subject to the supervision of, a court.
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