Wisconsin Power of Attorney Forms Package
Overview of this form package
The Wisconsin Power of Attorney Forms Package provides essential legal documents that empower you to designate an individual to make decisions about your finances, healthcare, and the care of minor children on your behalf. This package includes four state-specific forms: a General Durable Power of Attorney for Property and Finances effective upon disability, a General Durable Power of Attorney for Property and Finances effective immediately, a Power of Attorney for Care and Custody of Children, and a Power of Attorney for Health Care. These forms are crucial for managing your personal and financial affairs, especially in times of incapacity.
Forms you’ll find in this package
- General Durable Power of Attorney for Property and Finances or Financial Effective upon Disability
- General Durable Power of Attorney for Property and Finances or Financial Effective Immediately
- General Power of Attorney for Care and Custody of Child or Children
- Statutory Power of Attorney for Health Care
State-specific requirements
This form package aligns with Wisconsin's legal standards, ensuring that the documents comply with state laws governing powers of attorney. Each form has been crafted to meet the specific statutory requirements necessary for valid execution in Wisconsin.
When this form package is needed
This form package is beneficial in various scenarios, including:
- Planning for potential incapacity due to illness or accidents.
- Managing financial matters when you are unable to do so.
- Making healthcare decisions in case you cannot communicate your wishes.
- Designating a caregiver for your minor children if you are unavailable.
Who can use this document
- Adults seeking to prepare for health or financial emergencies.
- Parents wishing to authorize someone else to care for their children.
- Individuals wanting to ensure their medical decisions align with their wishes.
- Residents of Wisconsin needing legally compliant power of attorney documents.
How to prepare this document
- Review all included forms to understand their purpose.
- Identify the individuals you wish to designate as your agents.
- Enter the required information into the specified fields.
- Have the forms notarized where required, especially for the Power of Attorney for Care and Custody of Children.
- Store the completed documents in a safe location and provide copies to your appointed agents.
Do forms in this package need to be notarized?
Certain documents in this package must be notarized for legal effectiveness. Our online notarization service, powered by Notarize, lets you verify and sign documents remotely through an encrypted video session, available anytime.
Avoid these common issues
- Failing to sign or date the forms correctly.
- Not having required witnesses or notarization, where applicable.
- Choosing agents without discussing the responsibilities with them first.
- Keeping the documents in an inaccessible location, making it difficult for agents to use them when needed.
Benefits of using this package online
- Convenient access to legal forms from any location with internet access.
- Editable forms that allow you to customize them to your specific needs.
- Reliable documents drafted by licensed attorneys, ensuring compliance with state laws.
- Instant downloads grant you immediate access to the packages without waiting for postal delivery.
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FAQ
If it is signed by two witnesses, they must witness either (1) the signing of the power of attorney or (2) the principal's signing or acknowledgment of his or her signature. A durable power of attorney that may affect real property should be acknowledged before a notary public so that it may easily be recorded.
Wisconsin statutes do not explicitly require a Power of Attorney to be notarized, however, it does mention that any signature acknowledged before a notary public is presumed to be genuine. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you notarize your Wisconsin Power of Attorney.
You can draft a durable power of attorney by writing out or typing the document, which should include the date, your full name, and speech that clearly identifies the document as a durable power of attorney that applies even in the case of your incapacitation.
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The power of attorney must be signed by the principal or by another adult in the principal's presence and under the direction of the principal. The power of attorney is signed and acknowledged before a notary public or is signed by two witnesses.
In many states, notarization is required by law to make the durable power of attorney valid. But even where law doesn't require it, custom usually does. A durable power of attorney that isn't notarized may not be accepted by people with whom your attorney-in-fact tries to deal.
1. Durable Power of Attorney. A durable power of attorney, or DPOA, is effective immediately after you sign it (unless stated otherwise), and allows your agent to continue acting on your behalf if you become incapacitated.
Most states offer simple forms to help you create a power of attorney for finances. Generally, the document must be signed, witnessed and notarized by an adult. If your agent will have to deal with real estate assets, some states require you to put the document on file in the local land records office.
