Wisconsin Statutes 647.06 – Receivership or liquidation
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Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes 647.06
- 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.
- Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
(1) A petition for appointment of a receiver or liquidator for a facility may be filed by a resident, a resident’s guardian or the commissioner in the circuit court for the county in which the facility is located. If the court determines, after notice to the provider and a hearing, that a provider is not able to meet the terms of its continuing care contracts and other obligations, the court may appoint a receiver or liquidator and may set forth the powers, duties, compensation and liabilities of the receiver or liquidator.
(2) Any provider who voluntarily seeks to liquidate a facility shall notify the commissioner in advance.