Laws

Statute – Power of Attorney for Health Care § 155-02 – 155-80

Definition – “Power of attorney for health care” means the designation, by an individual, of another as his or her health care agent for the purpose of making health care decisions on his or her behalf if the individual cannot, due to incapacity (§ 155-01(10)).

Signing Requirements – To validate the document’s execution, it is mandated that two (2) witnesses view the endorsement of the contract. The witnesses must meet the requirements outlined in the guidelines put forth in the Wisconsin Statutes § 155-10(2).