Signing Requirements
The principal must sign with two witnesses and a notary public. The agent also has the option to sign the Agent’s Certification in the presence of a notary public for further certification (Sec. 1-350d, Sec. 1-352a).
Definition of “Durable”
“Durable” means, with respect to a power of attorney, not terminated by the principal’s incapacity (Sec. 1-350a(2)).
Definition of “Power of Attorney”
“Power of attorney” means a writing or other record that grants authority to an agent to act in the place of the principal, whether or not the term power of attorney is used (Sec. 1-350a(7)).
Statutory Form
Connecticut has a statutory form located at Sec. 1-352 of the Connecticut General Statutes.