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A Wisconsin power of attorney is a legal document that provides the authorization for someone, referred to as the agent or attorney-in-fact, to make financial decisions, healthcare decisions, real estate decisions, or estate decisions on behalf of the person granting this authority. A Wisconsin POA is most often used for estate planning, but there are other instances when it is also a useful form.
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The person granting permission is referred to as the principal, donor, or grantor.
The person receiving authorization is known as the agent or attorney-in-fact.
A Wisconsin power of attorney must comply with Chapter 244 of Wisconsin’s state laws. These laws specifically outline the parameters of a legally enforceable power of attorney. They ensure that the form, as well as its duties, are protected under the law. Here are some of the state’s power of attorney requirements:
The principal has the right to explain the powers the agent can and cannot use on their behalf. The principal has the legal right to revoke (terminate) the power of attorney, even if it is durable, as long as they are competent. Additionally, a POA terminates when:
There are many reasons why someone would want to use a Wisconsin power of attorney form to give someone the ability to make decisions related to their tangible personal property, financial institution transactions, tax matters, or their well-being. Some of those reasons include:
Each person’s need for a power of attorney can vary. There are several types of power of attorney documents available. Before you decide which to use, seek legal advice and ask about which will best meet your needs as well as how to revoke the document should it ever become necessary for you to do so. Here are the most common Wisconsin power of attorney forms.
General Power of Attorney
A general power of attorney grants a single individual to handle the affairs of the principal.
Durable Power of Attorney
A durable power of attorney, also known as a statutory power of attorney, is an "extended version" of a general power of attorney because it goes beyond the parameters of a general power of attorney.
Limited (Springing) Power of Attorney
A limited power of attorney, also known as a special power of attorney, grants limited power to whatever the principal specifies.
Medical (Health Care) Power of Attorney
A medical (health care) power of attorney grants power to the agent to make important medical decisions on the principal’s behalf.
Minor Child Power of Attorney
A minor child power of attorney allows a parent or guardian to grant decision-making rights over their child to a temporary guardian in the case that the parent or guardian may not be present during a medical emergency.
Real Estate Power of Attorney
A real estate power of attorney grants power to the agent to buy, sell, and manage real estate on the principal’s behalf.
Tax Power of Attorney
A tax power of attorney, officially known in Wisconsin as Form A-222, which allows the agent who is usually a qualified individual such as an accountant, to prepare and submit tax information to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue on behalf of the principal.
Vehicle Power of Attorney
A vehicle power of attorney allows the agent to buy, sell, and handle the necessary paperwork with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation on the principal’s behalf.
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