Wisconsin Code § 452.40

Use of forms; provision of legal advice
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(1) (a)
In this subsection, “use a form” means to complete a form by filling in blanks or modifying printed provisions on the form at the
instruction of one or more parties with whom a licensee is working or representing in a specific transaction.
(b) A firm and any licensee associated with the firm may use
a form approved by the board under s. 452.05 (1) (b) in real estate
practice.
(2) A licensee may not provide advice or opinions concerning
the legal rights or obligations of parties to a transaction, the legal
effect of a specific contract or conveyance, or the state of title to
real estate. A licensee may provide a general explanation of the
provisions in a form approved by the board under s. 452.05 (1) (b)
to the parties to a transaction at the time of completing the form
or when delivering an approved form for the seller’s or buyer’s acceptance. Reviews conducted by a supervising broker under s.
452.132 (4) shall not be considered to be the provision of legal
advice or opinion.

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