Powers of Attorney - Overview

A power of attorney is a legal document by which you authorize someone else to act for you.

Frequently Asked Questions About Powers of Attorney

What is a Power of Attorney?A "power of attorney" is a legal document by which you (the "principal") give certain powers to someone else.  This person becomes your "attorney-in-fact" (the "agent"); authorized to act for you, in your place.A ...

Connecticut Area Agencies on Aging

Eastern, 860-887-3561North Central, 860-724-6443South Western, 203-333-9288South Central, 203-785-8533Western, 203-757-5449CHOICES Statewide, 1-800-994-9422Eastern, 860-887-3561North Central, 860-724-6443South Western, 203-333-9288South Central, ...

Connecticut Department of Social Services (Elder Services)

State Unit on Aging Main office, 860-424-5274 Toll Free (in State), 1-866-218-6631 Application forms by mail1-800-609-5627 Alternate Care Unit1-800-445-5394

Connecticut Health/Elder Network

AARP ConnecticutAARP (National)(860) 240-7544 Administration on Aging (U.S.) Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter

Connecticut Long-Term Care Ombudsman Office

Connecticut Long Term Care Ombudsman Program protects and promotes the rights and quality of life for residents of skilled nursing facilities, residential care homes and managed residential care communities (also known as assisted living facilities).

Statewide Legal Services

Statewide Legal Services is a telephone hotline helping callers with legal problems in Connecticut. They talk to callers about many different non-criminal legal problems. Some of the problems they can talk to you about include family, employment, ...