A Wisconsin limited power of attorney is a legal form through which an individual, known as the principal, assigns specific, restricted powers to another person, referred to as the agent, to perform actions on their behalf. Unlike a general power of attorney that confers broad, overarching powers, this form is limited to particular tasks or situations.
The scope of authority granted can include responsibilities such as managing designated financial transactions, selling a specified property, or taking care of other defined legal or business matters.
The limited power of attorney is most helpful when the principal cannot be present to handle certain tasks in Wisconsin and needs a reliable person to act on their behalf for specific reasons. This document clearly defines and limits the agent’s authority to specific areas, ensuring a certain level of control and protection for the principal. For more information and access to various Wisconsin power of attorney forms, visit our state-specific page.
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The signing requirements for a limited power of attorney in this state are clearly defined under the Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations, Sections 244-01 to 244-64 (Uniform Power of Attorney for Finances and Property). The principal must personally sign the document, or another individual at least 18 years old can sign in the principal’s presence and under their express direction as per Section 244-05. The signature must also be acknowledged before a notarial officer.
Additionally, to ensure the genuineness and legality of the process:
These precautions help maintain the integrity and legality of the limited power of attorney, giving the principal assurance and control over the document.
| Document Name | Wisconsin Limited Power of Attorney Form |
| Other Name | Wisconsin Special Power of Attorney |
| Relevant Laws | Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations, Section 244.41 |
| Avg. Time to Fill Out | 8 minutes |
| # of Fillable Fields | 32 |
| Available Formats | Adobe PDF |
Filling out a Wisconsin limited power of attorney allows you to grant someone specific powers to act on your behalf in particular matters. This guide will walk you through each step to ensure the form is completed correctly.
1. Enter Principal Information
Provide your full name and current address, identifying yourself as the principal granting the power.
2. Designate the Agent
Next, fill in the name and address of the person you appoint as your agent (attorney-in-fact). This individual will be given the authority to act on your behalf for limited purposes.
3. Specify the Limited Powers
Clearly describe the specific powers you are granting to the agent. Detail the particular tasks or responsibilities the agent is authorized to handle.
4. Special Instructions
Include any special instructions that further define the scope or limitations of the agent’s powers. This field ensures no ambiguity about what the agent can and cannot do.
5. Choose the Effective Date
Decide when the power of attorney will become effective. You can choose between making it effective immediately upon signing or on a specified date.
6. Determine the Termination Date
Choose when the power of attorney will end. Options include termination upon signing a written revocation, on a specified date, or when you are determined to be incapacitated.
7. Appoint a Successor Agent
If your primary agent cannot serve, name an alternate agent and provide their address to ensure continuity if the initial agent is unavailable.
8. Signing and Notarization
The principal must sign the form. If another individual signs on behalf of the principal, they must be at least 18 years old and sign in the principal’s physical presence and at their direction. To ensure the signature’s validity, it must be acknowledged before a notarial officer or witnessed by two witnesses.
9. Notarization
A notary public or another authorized officer must complete the acknowledgment section, verifying the identity of the individual who signed the document. This step is crucial for the document’s legality.
