2016 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
244. Uniform power of attorney for finances and property.
244.42 Incorporation of authority.

WI Stat § 244.42 (2016) What's This?

244.42 Incorporation of authority.

244.42(1) (1) An agent has the authority described in this subchapter if the power of attorney refers to general authority as indicated by section titles for ss. 244.44 to 244.56 or cites the section in which the authority is described.

244.42(2) (2) A reference in a power of attorney to general authority with respect to the descriptive term for a subject in ss. 244.44 to 244.56 or a citation to any of ss. 244.44 to 244.56 incorporates the entire section as if it were set out in full in the power of attorney.

244.42(3) (3) A principal may modify authority incorporated by reference.

History: 2009 a. 319.

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