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Wisconsin Durable (Statutory) Power of Attorney Form

A Wisconsin durable statutory power of attorney form authorizes a person ("agent") to handle the financial affairs of someone else during their lifetime. The person giving power ("principal") is recommended to choose a trusted person, such as a spouse, family member, or close friend, to be their agent.
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Updated July 19, 2024

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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.[1]

Laws

Definition of “Durable”

“Durable power of attorney” means a power of attorney that is not terminated by the principal’s incapacity.[2]

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.[3]

Statutory Form

Wisconsin’s statutory durable power of attorney can be found in WI Stat § 244.61.

Sources

  1. WI Stat § 244.05
  2. WI Stat § 244.02(3)
  3. WI Stat § 244.02(9)