Connecticut · Conn. Gen. Stat. §§1-350d–1-350sConnecticut power of attorney at closing: two witnesses and the duty to accept

Under the Connecticut Uniform Power of Attorney Act, a power of attorney must be dated and signed by the principal – or in the principal's conscious physical presence by someone the principal directs – and witnessed by two witnesses; a signature acknowledged before a notary public, a commissioner of the Superior Court or another authorized person is presumed genuine (Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-350d). A photocopy or electronically transmitted copy has the same effect as the original unless another statute or the power itself provides otherwise (§1-350e(d)). A person that in good faith accepts an acknowledged power of attorney without actual knowledge of a problem may rely on it, and may request an agent's certification under penalty of perjury, an English translation, or an opinion of counsel with a written reason; a translation or opinion is at the principal's expense unless requested more than seven business days after presentation (§1-350r). The person must accept the power, or make one of those requests, within seven business days after presentation, and accept within five business days after receiving what it asked for, without requiring a different form – unless an exception applies, such as a good-faith belief that the power isn't valid or the agent lacks authority (§1-350s(a)–(b)). A wrongful refusal can bring a probate or superior court order to accept, and the court may award reasonable attorney's fees and costs to the prevailing party (§1-350s(c)).