Hear this out loud PauseMost Powers of Attorney signed in other states will be recognized in Connecticut. In general, a Power of Attorney used to convey title to real estate, must be signed, dated, witnessed by two people, and "acknowledged" or notarized by a notary public or court official.
A NOTARY PUBLIC, CONNECTICUT ATTORNEY, OR: (1) judge of court of record or a family support magistrate; (2) clerk or deputy clerk of a court having a seal; (3) commissioner of deeds or town clerk; or (5) justice of the peace. TO BE PRESENT DURING THE SIGNING ?Your attorney-in-fact may not be one of the witnesses.
Hear this out loud PauseA springing power of attorney gives you the flexibility that you need to ensure that someone can take over the management of your assets right away if you need him or her to do so? but also allows you to retain control and limit the circumstances under which your chosen agent actually gets the power to act for you.
No, in Connecticut, you do not need to notarize your will to make it legal. However, Connecticut allows you to make your will "self-proving" and you'll need to go to a notary if you want to do that.
In most cases in Connecticut, the duration of a POA is determined by the terms outlined in the document itself. This means that the POA could be set to expire on a specific date, when a certain event occurs, or when the principal becomes incapacitated or passes away.
Steps for Making a Financial Power of Attorney in Connecticut Create the POA Using a Statutory Form, Software, or Attorney. ... Sign the POA in the Presence of a Notary Public. ... Store the Original POA in a Safe Place. ... Give a Copy to Your Agent or Attorney-in-Fact. ... File a Copy With the Land Records Office.