Wisconsin § 452.40 - Use of forms; provision of legal advice.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 452.40 — Use of forms; provision of legal advice., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 452.40. Use of forms; provision of legal advice.
452.40(1) (1) 452.40(1)(a) (a) In this subsection, “use a form” means to complete a form by filling in blanks or modifying printed provisions on the form at the instruction of one or more parties with whom a licensee is working or representing in a specific transaction. 452.40(1)(b) (b) A firm and any licensee associated with the firm may use a form approved by the board under s. 452.05 (1) (b) in real estate practice. 452.40(2) (2) A licensee may not provide advice or opinions concerning the legal rights or obligations of parties to a transaction, the legal effect of a specific contract or conveyance, or the state of title to real estate. A licensee may provide a general explanation of the provisions in a form approved by the board under s. 452.05 (1) (b) to the parties to a transaction at the time of completing the form or when delivering an approved form for the seller’s or buyer’s acceptance. Reviews conducted by a supervising broker under s. 452.132 (4) shall not be considered to be the provision of legal advice or opinion. 452.40 History History: 2015 a. 258 .
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 452.40
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 452.40 cover?
Section 452.40 ("Use of forms; provision of legal advice.") 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.
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