Wisconsin Statutory Durable Power of Attorney Form

A Wisconsin statutory durable power of attorney grants authority to an agent (a.k.a., attorney-in-fact) to represent the principal signatory in the management of their finances. The individual executing the document may allow for a broad scope of power or may limit the agent to a few specific tasks. A durable power of attorney continues even if the principal is incapacitated.

Wisconsin Statutory Durable Power of Attorney Form

A Wisconsin statutory durable power of attorney grants authority to an agent (a.k.a., attorney-in-fact) to represent the principal signatory in the management of their finances. The individual executing the document may allow for a broad scope of power or may limit the agent to a few specific tasks. A durable power of attorney continues even if the principal is incapacitated.

Last updated May 3rd, 2024

A Wisconsin statutory durable power of attorney grants authority to an agent (a.k.a., attorney-in-fact) to represent the principal signatory in the management of their finances. The individual executing the document may allow for a broad scope of power or may limit the agent to a few specific tasks. A durable power of attorney continues even if the principal is incapacitated.

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Signing Requirements

The principal must sign this durable power of attorney, and it is recommended that the document be acknowledged by a notary public.[1] Notarization helps ensure the document’s authenticity should it be questioned in the future.

Legal Definition

“Durable power of attorney” means a power of attorney that is not terminated by the principal’s incapacity.[2]