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The Connecticut Minor Child Power of Attorney, formally known as the “Designation of a Standby Guardian of a Minor”, makes it possible for a mother and/or father to delegate certain parental authorities to another person. The authority granted to the third (3rd) party will only be accessible if one of the contingencies listed within the document occurs. The legal arrangement allows the temporary measure to be put in place with a maximum amount of time of one (1) year before automatically expiring. Of course, to instate the arrangement, the parents/guardians of the minor will have to supply the form with any needed details and then sign it in front of two (2) witnessing parties. (Note: It is recommended that the instrument be notarized to confirm its authenticity further.)

Laws

Statute – Chapter 802h: Protected Persons and Their Property (§ 45a-591 – § 45a-705a )

Definition – “Guardianship” means guardianship of the person of a minor, and includes:

(A) The obligation of care and control;
(B) The authority to make major decisions affecting the minor’s education and welfare, including, but not limited to, consent determinations regarding marriage, enlistment in the armed forces, and major medical, psychiatric, or surgical treatment; and
(C) Upon the death of the minor, the authority to make decisions concerning funeral arrangements and the disposition of the body of the minor. (§ 45a-604(4))

Signing Requirements – Two (2) witnessing parties are required to supervise and substantiate the legal accord by submitting valid signatures to the form (§ 45a-624).