Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 244 - Uniform power of attorney for finances and property.
244.06 - Validity of power of attorney.

244.06 Validity of power of attorney.
(1) A power of attorney executed in this state on or after September 1, 2010, is valid if its execution complies with s. 244.05.
(2) A power of attorney executed in this state before September 1, 2010, is valid if its execution complied with the law of this state as it existed at the time of execution.
(3) A power of attorney executed outside this state is valid in this state if, when the power of attorney was executed, the execution complied with one of the following:
(a) The law of the jurisdiction that determines the meaning and effect of the power of attorney, as provided under s. 244.07.
(b) The requirements for a military power of attorney under 10 USC 1044b.
(4) A photocopy or electronically transmitted copy of an original power of attorney has the same effect as the original.
History: 2009 a. 319.

Structure Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations

Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations

Chapter 244 - Uniform power of attorney for finances and property.

244.01 - Short title.

244.02 - Definitions.

244.03 - Applicability.

244.04 - Power of attorney is durable.

244.05 - Execution of power of attorney.

244.06 - Validity of power of attorney.

244.07 - Meaning and effect of power of attorney.

244.08 - Nomination of guardian; relation of agent to court-appointed fiduciary.

244.09 - When a power of attorney is effective.

244.10 - Termination of power of attorney or agent's authority.

244.11 - Coagents and successor agents.

244.12 - Reimbursement and compensation of agent.

244.13 - Agent's acceptance.

244.14 - Agent's duties.

244.15 - Exoneration of agent.

244.16 - Judicial relief.

244.17 - Agent's liability.

244.18 - Agent's resignation; notice.

244.19 - Protection of persons that accept and rely upon an acknowledged power of attorney.

244.20 - Refusal to accept acknowledged power of attorney.

244.21 - Laws applicable to financial institutions and entities.

244.41 - Authority that requires specific grant, grant of general authority.

244.42 - Incorporation of authority.

244.43 - Construction of authority generally.

244.44 - Real property.

244.445 - Digital property.

244.45 - Tangible personal property.

244.46 - Stocks and bonds.

244.47 - Commodities and options.

244.48 - Banks and other financial institutions.

244.49 - Operation of entity or business.

244.50 - Insurance and annuities.

244.51 - Estates, trusts, and other beneficial interests.

244.52 - Claims and litigation.

244.53 - Personal and family maintenance.

244.54 - Benefits from governmental programs or civil or military service.

244.55 - Retirement plans.

244.56 - Taxes.

244.57 - Gifts.

244.61 - Statutory Form Power of Attorney for Finances and Property.

244.62 - Agent's certification.

244.63 - Distribution of forms.

244.64 - Relation to power of attorney for health care.