Connecticut Power of Attorney (POA) Forms
A power of attorney in Connecticut is a legal document that enables a person (the principal) to designate someone else (the agent) to manage their financial or medical affairs on their behalf. Depending on the specific type of power of attorney established, the agent may also have the authority to care for the principal's child, manage property transactions, and file taxes for the principal.
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Advance Directive
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Allows an individual to select their preferred treatment preferences for when they cannot do so themselves (living will), as well as a health care agent (medical power of attorney).
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses.
Durable POA
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Allows an individual to appoint an agent to make financial decisions on their behalf, even if the principal becomes ill and can no longer make decisions.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses and a notary public.
General POA
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This type will become void if the principal becomes incapacitated and can no longer act on their own behalf.
Signing Requirements: Two adult witnesses and acknowledged before a notary public.
Limited POA
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Or "special" can be used for specific transaction types. It is important to describe the specific acts for which the agent can act.
Signing Requirements: Two adult witnesses and acknowledged before a notary public.
Medical POA
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A person can select a friend or relative to determine medical treatment for when the individual is incapacitated.
Signing Requirements: Two adult witnesses.
Minor POA
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This form allows a parent to designate a trusted friend or relative to take care of and make decisions on behalf of the parent's children in the event they will be away temporarily.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses.
Real Estate POA
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The usage of an Attorney-in-Fact to help with either the buying, selling, or managing of property for the benefit of the owner.
Signing Requirements: Two adult witnesses and acknowledged before a notary public.
Revocation of POA
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This form can be used to revoke any power of attorney you may have created. It is very important that everyone who was part of the voided power of attorney is made aware of the canceled document.
Signing Requirements: Principal only
Motor Vehicle POA
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If you want someone to handle the purchase, sale, titling, or registration of your vehicle, you should use this form.
Signing Requirements: Two adult witnesses and acknowledged before a notary public.
Springing POA
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Allows a durable power of attorney to 'kick-in' upon a principal's subsequent incapacity.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
The Significance of POA
