Power of Attorney in Wisconsin
State-specific overview · Estate & Probate
Wisconsin requires notarization and allows agents to act on your behalf for healthcare decisions through a separate healthcare power of attorney.
How Wisconsin treats Power of Attorney
Wisconsin (Wis. Stat. § 243.07) requires powers of attorney to be notarized and signed by you. The state recognizes both durable financial powers of attorney and separate healthcare powers of attorney (also called healthcare directives). Your agent's authority continues if you become incapacitated, unless you specify otherwise. Wisconsin law allows you to limit your agent's powers to specific transactions or accounts.
The general definition of Power of Attorney
A legal document authorizing someone to act on your behalf in financial or medical decisions.
A power of attorney is a document you sign giving another person (called an agent or attorney-in-fact) the authority to make decisions and sign documents for you. You can make it broad (covering all financial matters) or narrow (only for selling a specific property). It takes effect immediately or only if you become incapacitated, depending on what you choose.
Read the full Power of Attorney entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Wisconsin.