Code · Wisconsin · Chapter 244 — Uniform power of attorney for finances and property

244.41 Authority that requires specific grant, grant of general authority.

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(1)An agent under a power of attorney may do any of the following on behalf of the principal or with the principal’s property only if the power of attorney expressly grants the agent the authority and the exercise of that authority is not otherwise prohibited by another agreement or instrument to which the authority or property is subject:

(a)Create, amend, revoke, or terminate an inter vivos trust.

(b)Make a gift.

(c)Create or change rights of survivorship.