The Wisconsin General Power of Attorney is a legal document that grants a person (the “principal”) the authority to appoint another person (the “agent”) to act on their behalf in legal matters. This document allows the agent to make decisions on behalf of the principal regarding financial, real estate, and other legal matters. Wisconsin General Power of Attorney can be either durable or non-durable, depending on the specific needs of the principal. Durable Power of Attorney remains in effect even if the principal becomes incapacitated, while a non-durable Power of Attorney is only valid while the principal is of sound mind. The Wisconsin General Power of Attorney must be in writing and signed by the principal and witnessed or notarized in order to be legally valid.