Wisconsin Statutes 254.55 – Definitions
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Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes 254.55
- Following: when used by way of reference to any statute section, means the section next following that in which the reference is made. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Person: includes all partnerships, associations and bodies politic or corporate. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
- Personal representative: means a person, however denominated, who is authorized to administer a decedent's estate. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
- Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
(1) “Dwelling” means any structure, all or part of which is designed or used for human habitation.
(2) “Owner” means any of the following:
(a) A person who has legal title to a dwelling.
(b) A person who has charge, care, or control of a dwelling or unit of a dwelling as an agent of or as personal representative, trustee, or guardian of the estate of a person under par. (a).