Connecticut Estate Planning FAQs

• Q: What Is A Conservator?
  A: A "conservator of the person" is someone appointed by the Probate Court when the Court finds that a person is incapable of caring for himself/herself including the … More
• Q: What Advance Directives Should I Have?
  A: If you want to be sure that your wishes about your medical care are known if you cannot express them yourself, you should have a living will, a health care agent and … More
• Q: Who Can I Name As My Health Care Agent Or As My Attorney-In-Fact For Health Care Or As My Conservator?
  A: You can name the same person to be your health care agent and as your attorney­in­fact for health care decisions or to be your conservator. The following … More
• Q: Do I Need A Lawyer To Create An Advance Directive?
  A: No. You do not need a lawyer to create an advance directive. You can use the forms available on this site. However, it is advisable to seek the advice of a qualified … More
• Q: Do I Have To Sign My Advance Directives In Front Of Witnesses?
  A: Yes. You must sign the document in the presence of two witnesses in order for any of the different types of advance directives to be valid. The witnesses then sign the … More
• Q: Who Can Witness My Signing Of An Advance Directive?
  A: The person who you appoint to be your health care agent or as your conservator cannot be a witness to your signature of the appointment form. In general, it is a good … More
• Q: Once I Complete An Advance Directive What Should I Do?
  A: You should tell the following persons that you have completed an advance directive and give them copies of the directives you have made: your physician; the person(s) … More
• Q: After I Complete An Advance Directive, Can I Revoke It?
  A: Yes. You can revoke your living will or appointment of a health care agent at any time, either orally or in writing and remember to tell your physician and others who … More
• Q: If I Already Have A Living Will, Do I Need A New One?
  A: No. Connecticut's living will statutes were revised effective October 1, 1993. If your living will and other advance directives were completed prior to this date, they … More
• Q: If I Dont Have An Advance Directive, How Will My Wishes Be Considered If I Am Unable To Speak For Myself?
  A: If you are unable to make and communicate your decision concerning your medical care and you do not have a living will, your physician can consult with other persons … More
• Q: What Is A Document Of Anatomical Gift?
  A: It is document in which you make a gift of all or any part of your body to take effect upon death. Any adult may make an anatomical gift in writing, including through … More

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