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The Connecticut Advance Directive is becoming the norm for individuals documenting their medical wishes ahead of time. It unites the medical power of attorney with the living will, giving users a blend of both documents. The medical POA portion of the form provides the option of designating a third (3rd) party to make healthcare decisions on your behalf, whereas the living will section allows you to stipulate your own choices. The principal must provide the agent’s name and establish their desires regarding certain medical procedures to put the arrangement into effect. The legal instrument must then be signed under the observation of two (2) witnesses (it is considered a good measure to additionally acquire the certification of a notary public).

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Laws

Statutes – Chapter 368w: Removal of Life Support Systems and Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (§ 19a-570 – § 19a-580i)

Definitions – “Advance health care directive” or “advance directive” means a writing executed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, including, but not limited to, a living will, or an appointment of health care representative, or both (§ 19a-570(1)).

Signing Requirements – Acknowledgment of two (2) approved witnesses (§ 19a-575a). If the declarant wishes to further strengthen the document’s validity, they may have the witnesses additionally sign an affidavit before a notary public or other authorized individual (§ 19a-578).

Revocation – § 19a-575a