(a) A substitute decision-making document for property executed outside this state is valid in this state if, when the document was executed, the execution complied with the law of the jurisdiction indicated in the document or, if no jurisdiction is indicated, the law of the jurisdiction in which the document was executed.
(b) A substitute decision-making document for health care or personal care, including the appointment of a health care representative, executed outside this state is valid in this state if, when the document was executed, the execution complied with: (1) The law of the jurisdiction indicated in the document or, if no jurisdiction is indicated, the law of the jurisdiction in which the document was executed; or (2) the law of this state, other than sections 1-360 to 1-369, inclusive.
(c) Except as otherwise provided by law, a photocopy or electronically transmitted copy of an original substitute decision-making document has the same effect as the original.
(P.A. 17-91, S. 3.)
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 1 - Provisions of General Application
Section 1-350. - Short title: Connecticut Uniform Power of Attorney Act.
Section 1-350a. - Definitions.
Section 1-350b. - Applicability.
Section 1-350c. - Power of attorney is durable.
Section 1-350d. - Execution of power of attorney.
Section 1-350e. - Validity of power of attorney.
Section 1-350f. - Meaning and effect of power of attorney.
Section 1-350g. - Nomination of conservator in power of attorney.
Section 1-350h. - When power of attorney effective.
Section 1-350i. - Termination of power of attorney or agent's authority.
Section 1-350j. - Coagents and successor agents.
Section 1-350k. - Reimbursement and compensation of agent.
Section 1-350l. - Agent's acceptance.
Section 1-350m. - Agent's duties.
Section 1-350n. - Exoneration of agent.
Section 1-350o. - Judicial relief.
Section 1-350p. - Agent's liability.
Section 1-350q. - Agent's resignation. Notice.
Section 1-350r. - Acceptance of and reliance upon acknowledged power of attorney.
Section 1-350s. - Liability for refusal to accept acknowledged power of attorney.
Section 1-350t. - Principles of law and equity.
Section 1-350u. - Laws applicable to financial institutions or other entities.
Section 1-350v. - Remedies under other law.
Section 1-351. - Authority that requires specific grant. Grant of general authority.
Section 1-351a. - Incorporation of authority.
Section 1-351b. - Construction of authority, generally.
Section 1-351c. - General authority with respect to real property.
Section 1-351d. - General authority with respect to tangible personal property.
Section 1-351e. - General authority with respect to stocks and bonds.
Section 1-351f. - General authority with respect to commodities and options.
Section 1-351g. - General authority with respect to banks and other financial institutions.
Section 1-351h. - General authority with respect to operation of entity or business.
Section 1-351i. - General authority with respect to insurance and annuities.
Section 1-351j. - General authority with respect to estates, trusts and other beneficial interests.
Section 1-351k. - General authority with respect to claims and litigation.
Section 1-351l. - General authority with respect to personal and family maintenance.
Section 1-351n. - General authority with respect to retirement plans.
Section 1-351o. - General authority with respect to taxes.
Section 1-351p. - General authority with respect to gifts.
Section 1-352. - Power of attorney short form, long form and optional information form.
Section 1-352a. - Agent's certification.
Section 1-353. - Uniformity of application and construction.
Section 1-353a. - Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.
Section 1-353b. - Effect on existing powers of attorney.
Section 1-362. - Validity of substitute decision-making document.
Section 1-363. - Meaning and effect of substitute decision-making document.
Section 1-364. - Reliance on substitute decision-making document.
Section 1-365. - Obligation to accept substitute decision-making document.
Section 1-366. - Remedies under other law.
Section 1-367. - Uniformity of application and construction.