Living Will in Connecticut
State-specific overview · Estate & Probate
Connecticut requires two witnesses; living wills must specifically address artificial nutrition and hydration if you want to refuse them.
How Connecticut treats Living Will
Connecticut law requires your living will to be signed and witnessed by two people who are not related to you and have no financial interest in your estate. If you want to refuse artificial nutrition or hydration, you must explicitly state this in your document—general language about refusing life support does not automatically cover feeding tubes. Your physician must make a good-faith effort to follow your wishes.
The general definition of Living Will
A document stating your wishes about life-sustaining medical treatment if you become unable to communicate.
A living will (also called an advance directive) is a written statement of your medical preferences if you're ever in a coma, terminal illness, or unable to speak for yourself. You can specify whether you want life support, feeding tubes, or resuscitation. Doctors and family members use it to make decisions that honor your values when you cannot.
Read the full Living Will entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Connecticut.