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 & Requirements
Statute: Connecticut Uniform Power of Attorney Act.
Signing Requirements: The principal must sign the power of attorney form in the presence of two witnesses. If you (the principal) cannot sign, you may direct someone else to sign for you before your witnesses. If you don’t select a start date, the document will be effective immediately once signed (Sec. 1-350h).
Connecticut Power of Attorney – By Type
General (Financial) Power of Attorney
This document lets your appointed agent manage your financial affairs.
Signing Requirements: Notary public and two witnesses (ยง 1-350d).
Medical Power of Attorney
Authorizes an agent to manage your medical affairs.
Signing Requirements: Notary public and two witnesses (Sec. 19a-576).
Durable (Statutory) Power of Attorney
Allows your agent to retain their powers even when you become incapacitated.
Signing Requirements: Notary public and two witnesses.
Limited (Special) Power of Attorney
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.
Vehicle Power of Attorney (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.
Tax Power of Attorney (Form LGL-001)
You may assign a representative to act on your behalf in tax-related matters.
Signing Requirements: Principal.
Minor (Child) Power of Attorney
Enables parents to delegate specific parental responsibilities to an agent.
Signing Requirements: Notary public and two witnesses.
Real Estate Power of Attorney
Designates an agent for the sale, management, or mortgage of the principal's real property.
Signing Requirements: Notary public and two witnesses.
Revocation of Power of Attorney
Enables a principal to terminate the authority granted to an agent under an existing POA.
Signing Requirements: Notary public and two witnesses.