Escrow & Title
Wisconsin requires that a deed of conveyance include a legal description that is:
AA street address only
BSufficient to identify the property without reference to extrinsic evidence✓ Correct
CA tax parcel number approved by the county
DWritten in both English and Spanish
Explanation
A Wisconsin deed must contain a legal description that is sufficiently precise to identify the property without having to look beyond the document itself. Vague or incomplete descriptions can render a deed unenforceable.
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