Signing Requirements
The principal must sign before a notary public. The agent must also sign in the presence of a notary public on the Agent Certification if the form is used and attached to the power of attorney (WI Stat § 244.05).
Definition of “Durable”
“Durable power of attorney” means a power of attorney that is not terminated by the principal’s incapacity (WI Stat § 244.02(3)).
Definition of “Power of Attorney”
“Power of attorney” means a writing or other record that grants authority to an agent to act in the place of the principal, whether or not the term power of attorney is used (WI Stat § 244.02(9)).
Statutory Form
Wisconsin’s statutory durable power of attorney can be found in WI Stat § 244.61.