Wisconsin Advance Directive Form

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A Wisconsin advance directive provides orders for an individual’s end-of-life care. Furthermore, it names an agent to communicate on behalf of the individual if they become incapacitated. The form combines a living will and a medical power of attorney and can be completed partially or entirely.

Wisconsin Advance Directive Form

A Wisconsin advance directive provides orders for an individual’s end-of-life care. Furthermore, it names an agent to communicate on behalf of the individual if they become incapacitated. The form combines a living will and a medical power of attorney and can be completed partially or entirely.

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Last updated April 13th, 2024

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A Wisconsin advance directive provides orders for an individual’s end-of-life care. Furthermore, it names an agent to communicate on behalf of the individual if they become incapacitated. The form combines a living will and a medical power of attorney and can be completed partially or entirely.

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Signing Requirements

An advance directive must be signed by two witnesses.[1] The witnesses cannot be any of the following:

  • A minor
  • Related to the principal by blood, marriage, or adoption
  • Have knowledge that they are a beneficiary of the principal’s estate
  • Financially responsible for the principal’s care
  • The healthcare provider or an employee of the healthcare provider or healthcare facility (other than a chaplain or social worker)

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Wisconsin Advance Directive

Revocation

The following actions will revoke an advance directive[2]:

  • Destroying the document
  • Executing a dated and signed written statement of revocation
  • Orally expressing a revocation and informing the attending health care professional
  • Creating a new advance directive

Registering

Registering an advance directive is not required. Nonetheless, advance directives may be filed with the County Probate Court for a fee.[3]

Sources

  1. § 154.03
  2. § 154.05
  3. § 154.13