CT SB00260

Allows individuals 18 years or older to execute written advance directives directing the disposition of their body (cremation, burial, etc.) upon death, with two witnesses required.

Permits conservators and agents under power of attorney to execute advance directives for body disposition on behalf of conserved persons or principals, with provisions terminating upon conservatorship termination.

Establishes priority order for custody and control of deceased person's body when no advance directive exists: spouse, adult children, parents, siblings, and other kin in order of inheritance rights.

Requires written decision-making by majority of class members when multiple family members in same priority category exist, with decisions due within ten days of identification.

Prohibits anyone from knowingly disposing of a body inconsistently with executed directives unless approved by Probate Court, and grants Probate Court jurisdiction to resolve body disposition disputes.