Permitted in Connecticut?
Yes, a power of attorney may become effective upon the occurrence of a future event or contingency.[1]
Signing Requirements
A power of attorney must be dated and signed by the principal or in the principal’s conscious physical presence by another individual directed by the principal to sign the principal’s name on the power of attorney and witnessed by two witnesses.
Signatures must be acknowledged before a notary public, a commissioner of the Superior Court, or other individual authorized by law to take acknowledgments.[2]
Affidavit Used When POA Becomes Effective
If the principal specifies that the date or event causing the power of attorney to become effective must be recorded in an affidavit, Connecticut law provides a standard form of affidavit that may be used.
“Incapacity” Definition
“Incapacity” means inability of an individual to manage property or business affairs because the individual: