{"data":{"id":"us-wi/wis.-stat.-244.42","jurisdiction":"us-wi","citation":"Wis. Stat. § 244.42","heading":"Incorporation of authority.","body":"(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.\n(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.\n(3) A principal may modify authority incorporated by reference.","path":["Chs. 240-244, Fraudulent Conveyances and Contracts","Chapter 244 Uniform Power Of Attorney For Finances And Property","SUBCHAPTER II AUTHORITY"],"source_url":"https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/244.42","current_through":"2023-24 Wisconsin Statutes updated through 2025 Wis. Act 247 (published 9-4-26)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-05T12:01:11Z","sha256":"0aa2bbe7d82dba5a73ab5ee76480040a3a5e1cc806b9392530cf5465086d0f47","source_id":"us-wi","stale":false,"prev":"us-wi/wis.-stat.-244.41","next":"us-wi/wis.-stat.-244.43"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}