A Connecticut power of attorney is a document that enables you (the “principal”) to appoint an individual you trust (called the “agent” or “attorney-in-fact”) to manage your financial, medical, or other legal affairs.
Laws
Statute: Connecticut Uniform Power of Attorney Act (Sections 1-350 to 1-353b).
By Type
Durable (Financial)
Allows your agent to retain their powers even when you become incapacitated.
Signing Requirements: Notary public and two witnesses.
Medical
Authorizes an agent to manage your medical affairs.
Signing Requirements: Notary public and two witnesses (Sec. 19a-576).
Limited (Special)
Enables you to give limited powers to an agent for specific tasks, and typically ends when those tasks have been completed.
Signing Requirements: Notary public and two witnesses.
Non-Durable (General)
This document lets your appointed agent manage your financial affairs.
Signing Requirements: Notary public and two witnesses.
Springing
Comes into effect at a future time and only when a specific event occurs (such as the incapacitation of the principal).
Signing Requirements: Notary public and two witnesses.
Motor Vehicle (Form A-83)
You may assign a third party the authority to act on your behalf in matters related to motor vehicles.
Signing Requirements: Notary public and two witnesses.
Real Estate
Designates an agent for the sale, management, or mortgage of the principal's real property.
Signing Requirements: Notary public and two witnesses.
Tax (Form LGL-001)
You may assign a representative to act on your behalf in tax-related matters.
Signing Requirements: Principal.
Minor (Child)
Enables parents to delegate specific parental responsibilities to an agent.
Signing Requirements: Notary public and two witnesses.
Revocation
Enables a principal to terminate the authority granted to an agent under an existing POA.
Signing Requirements: Notary public and two witnesses.
