Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes 702.13

  • 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
  • Power of appointment: means a power to appoint legal or equitable interests in real or personal property. See Wisconsin Statutes 702.02
  • Probate: Proving a will
   (1)    Any of the following instruments relating to a power of appointment is entitled to be recorded as a conveyance upon compliance with s. 706.05 (1):
      (a)    An instrument, other than a will, exercising a power of appointment.
      (b)    An instrument expressing consent to exercise.
      (c)    A disclaimer.
      (d)    A release.
   (2)   If a power of appointment is exercised by a will, a certified copy of the will and of the certificate of probate thereof may be recorded.