3. What is a POA; what are Advance Directives and where do I get the forms?
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has advance directive forms available online. These forms are designed to be completed without the assistance of an attorney. Given your particular circumstances or concerns, however, you may want to seek legal advice from an attorney. The forms available are:
Declaration to Physicians (Wisconsin Living Will)
Power of Attorney for Health Care (POA for Health Care) Power of Attorney for Finance and Property Authorization for Final Disposition
The forms may be obtained either by:
Printing the forms from the Internet (SEE LINK BELOW-Advance Directives Forms), or
Sending a stamped, self-addressed business sized envelope to:
Division of Public Health PO Box 2659 Madison, WI 53701-2659
These forms, or variations of these forms may also be available from your attorney, physician or hospital.
