Wisconsin Life Documents Planning Package, including Will, Power of Attorney and Living Will
What is this form package?
The Wisconsin Life Documents Planning Package includes essential legal forms to help you plan for your future. This package is designed to provide you with the necessary documentation to protect your health, finances, and affairs. Unlike generic packages, the forms in this package are tailored specifically for Wisconsin residents, ensuring compliance with state laws and regulations.
Forms included in this package
- General Durable Power of Attorney for Property and Finances or Financial Effective Immediately
- Statutory General Power of Attorney with Durable Provisions - Basic Power of Attorney for Finances and Property
- Statutory Power of Attorney for Health Care
- Statutory Living Will - Declaration to Healthcare Professionals
- Estate Planning Questionnaire and Worksheets
- Sample Letter for Request for Free Credit Report Allowed by Federal Law
- Personal Planning Information and Document Inventory Worksheets - A Legal Life Document
- Estate Planning Questionnaire
When to use this form package
You should consider using the Wisconsin Life Documents Planning Package in the following situations:
- You want to establish a clear Last Will to dictate how your estate should be distributed after your passing.
- You need to designate a trusted individual to manage your financial affairs through a Power of Attorney.
- You wish to outline your healthcare preferences and decisions if you become unable to express them.
- You want to create a Living Will to specify your wishes regarding life-sustaining medical treatment.
- You are looking to organize your important legal documents and personal information for easy access.
Who should use this form package
- Individuals planning their estates to ensure their wishes are honored.
- Adults seeking to appoint a financial or healthcare agent for future decision-making.
- Persons who want to outline their medical preferences in the event they cannot communicate.
- Residents of Wisconsin looking for state-specific legal documents to protect their assets and health.
- Families wanting to prepare important documents in advance and ensure their loved ones are informed.
Instructions for completing these forms
- Review all included forms to understand their purpose and ensure they meet your needs.
- Identify the appropriate parties involved, such as your beneficiaries and agents for power of attorney.
- Complete the necessary fields in each document, providing accurate and detailed information.
- Sign the documents in the presence of a witness, if required, to ensure they are legally binding.
- Store the completed forms securely in a safe location, and inform a family member or legal representative of their whereabouts.
Notarization details for included forms
Some forms in this package need notarization to be legally binding. Our online notarization service, powered by Notarize, lets you verify and sign documents remotely through an encrypted video session, available 24/7.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Failing to update documents after major life events, such as marriage, divorce, or the birth of a child.
- Not properly signing or witnessing the documents, which can lead to legal challenges.
- Neglecting to store the documents in a secure location, increasing the risk of loss or unauthorized access.
- Using outdated forms that may not comply with current state laws and regulations.
Why use this package online
- Convenience of downloading and printing legal documents from the comfort of your home.
- Editable forms that allow you to customize your documents according to your specific situation.
- Access to state-specific forms that ensure compliance with local legal requirements.
- Support and guidance available during the completion process, offering you peace of mind.
State law considerations
The forms in the Wisconsin Life Documents Planning Package comply with Wisconsin state laws and regulations. Each document is specifically drafted to meet the requirements necessary for legal acceptance within the state, ensuring that your planning is effective and valid.
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FAQ
Issue #1: Claiming Inheritance When There's a Power of Attorney. This is a common situation where a person, who has Power of Attorney, finds out they are entitled to an inheritance.As a result, the Power of Attorney should handle all inheritance work on behalf of beneficiary with their best interests at heart.
Yes. An agent, or attorney or fact can be given the power to create or revoke trusts on behalf of the grantor, although it is generally not advisable to do so.
Step 1 Download The Wisconsin Declaration To Health Care Professionals. Step 2 The Wisconsin Declarant Must Review The Introduction. Step 3 Name The Wisconsin Declarant Behind The Living Will. Step 4 Discuss The Wisconsin Patient's Preferred Level Of Care During A Terminal Condition.
Even though you set out your wishes in your living will, such documents can never cover every circumstance, and the person who has a durable power of attorney for healthcare can make decisions not covered by your living will.
There are two basic documents that allow you to set out your wishes for medical care: a living will and a durable power of attorney for health care. It's wise to prepare both. In some states, the living will and the power of attorney are combined into a single formoften called an advance directive.
Step 1 Download Your Living Will. Download in Adobe PDF, Microsoft Word (. Step 2 Health Care Directive. Step 3 Life Support. Step 4 Life-Sustaining Treatment. Step 5 End of Life Wishes. Step 6 Medical Power of Attorney. Step 7 Witness Acknowledgment. Step 8 Notary Acknowledgment.
An advance directive is a set of instructions someone prepares in advance of ill health that determines his healthcare wishes. A living will is one type of advance directive that becomes effective when a person is terminally ill.
Living will. A living will is a written, legal document that spells out medical treatments you would and would not want to be used to keep you alive, as well as your preferences for other medical decisions, such as pain management or organ donation. In determining your wishes, think about your values.
A Living Will must be made in writing and witnessed by at least two adults. There are additional rules for witnessing and signing a Living Will. The witnesses must be adults who affirm that you are of sound mind and that signing the Living Will is your own choice. You cannot witness your own Living Will.
