Wisconsin Code § 54.856

Scope and jurisdiction
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(1) Sections 54.854 to
54.898 apply to a transfer that refers to ss. 54.854 to 54.898 in the
designation under s. 54.870 (1) by which the transfer is made if at
the time of the transfer the transferor, the minor or the custodian
is a resident of this state or the custodial property is located in this
state. The custodianship so created remains subject to ss. 54.854
to 54.898 despite a subsequent change in residence of a transferor, the minor or the custodian, or the removal of custodial
property from this state.
(2) A person designated as custodian under s. 54.870 to
54.888 is subject to personal jurisdiction in this state with respect
to any matter relating to the custodianship.
(3) A transfer that purports to be made and which is valid under the uniform transfers to minors act, the uniform gifts to minors act or a substantially similar act of another state is governed
by the law of the designated state and may be executed and is enforceable in this state if at the time of the transfer the transferor,
the minor or the custodian is a resident of the designated state or
the custodial property is located in the designated state.

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