[CT] [CT] Does my medical directive need to be notarized?
Does my medical directive need to be notarized?
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The short answer? In Connecticut, a standard medical directive (such as a living will or appointment of a health care representative) does not need to be notarized to be legally valid. Connecticut law requires that you sign the directive in the presence of two witnesses, who then sign the form as well. The person you appoint as your health care representative cannot act as a witness.
Notarization is only required if you choose to use the optional “witnesses’ affidavit” form, which serves as a sworn statement by your witnesses and can help resolve legal disputes over your directive’s validity. This affidavit must be notarized or signed before an attorney, but is not mandatory for the directive itself.
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Does my medical directive need to be notarized?
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I understand the importance of ensuring your medical directive is properly executed. Are you looking to have your medical directive notarized for legal purposes?
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In which state are you located, as the requirements for notarizing medical directives can vary depending on the state's laws?
Connecticut
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Hello! Legal Eagle here, and I am an attorney specializing in your area of law. I am more than happy to help you with your situation! Can you tell me more about the specific type of medical directive you're looking to notarize, such as a living will or a power of attorney for healthcare?
I used the medical directive form from eForms. It lists 2 witnesses; however, it does not have a notary.
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Understood! So you're just wondering what you need to do here, correct?
Yes
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I don't believe so.
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The short answer? In Connecticut, a standard medical directive (such as a living will or appointment of a health care representative) does not need to be notarized to be legally valid. Connecticut law requires that you sign the directive in the presence of two witnesses, who then sign the form as well. The person you appoint as your health care representative cannot act as a witness.
Notarization is only required if you choose to use the optional “witnesses’ affidavit” form, which serves as a sworn statement by your witnesses and can help resolve legal disputes over your directive’s validity. This affidavit must be notarized or signed before an attorney, but is not mandatory for the directive itself.
Does that help clarify things? I want to make sure I didn’t leave anything out.
Yes, it does.
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Yes, you did. It's perfect.
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