Wisconsin § 244.18 - Agent’s resignation; notice.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 244.18 — Agent’s resignation; notice., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 244.18. Agent’s resignation; notice.
Unless the power of attorney provides a different method for an agent’s resignation, an agent may resign by giving notice to the principal and, if the principal is incapacitated, to any of the following: 244.18(1) (1) To the guardian, if one has been appointed for the principal, and a coagent or successor agent. 244.18(2) (2) If there is no person described in sub. (1) , to any of the following: 244.18(2)(a) (a) The principal’s caregiver. 244.18(2)(b) (b) Another person reasonably believed by the agent to have sufficient interest in the principal’s welfare. 244.18(2)(c) (c) A governmental agency having regulatory authority to protect the welfare of the principal. 244.18 History History: 2009 a. 319 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 244.18
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 244.18 cover?
Section 244.18 ("Agent’s resignation; notice.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Wisconsin § 244.18?
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Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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How does Wisconsin § 244.18 apply to my situation?
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