The Connecticut Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney is the state’s statutory form used to deliver certain powers to another individual so that they may act on behalf of the principal party. These powers can be related to the grantor’s property (real or personal), investments, debts, etc. All the main party has to do is to register the name & address of their desired agent, indicate which powers they wish to grant, and furnish their signature as required by law.
Laws
Statutes – Chapter 15c: Connecticut Uniform Power of Attorney Act (§ 1-350 – § 1-369)
Definition – “Durable” means, with respect to a power of attorney, not terminated by the principal’s incapacity (§ 1-350a(2)).
Signing Requirements – State legislature demands that both two (2) witnessing parties and one (1) notarial figure supervise and confirm the endorsement of the contract to validate the commitment (§ 1-350d).
Revocation – § 1-350i
Other Versions (4)
Connecticut Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney – Long Form Version
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Connecticut Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney – Version 1
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Connecticut Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney – Version 2
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Connecticut Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney – Version 3
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Additional Resources
- CT Judicial Branch Law Library – Powers of Attorney
- CTLawHelp – Power of Attorney FAQ
- Czepiga, Daly, Pope & Perri Law Firm – Durable Power of Attorney
- Hermenze & Marcantonio Law Firm – Connecticut Durable Powers of Attorney Guide
Related Forms
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General (Financial) Power of Attorney
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