Connecticut General Statutes 45a-595 – Investment of funds in insurance and annuity contracts by conservator or guardian of estate
Upon application of a conservator or the guardian of the estate of a ward, conserved person or other incapable person, the Court of Probate may authorize the conservator or guardian to invest income or principal of the estate, to the extent found reasonable by the court under all the circumstances, in one or more policies of life or endowment insurance or one or more annuity contracts issued by a life insurance company authorized to conduct business in this state, on the life of the ward, conserved person or incapable person, or on the life of a person in whose life the ward, conserved person or incapable person has an insurable interest. Any such policy or contract shall be the sole property of the ward, conserved person or incapable person whose funds are invested in it.
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 45a-595
- Annuity: A periodic (usually annual) payment of a fixed sum of money for either the life of the recipient or for a fixed number of years. A series of payments under a contract from an insurance company, a trust company, or an individual. Annuity payments are made at regular intervals over a period of more than one full year.
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Probate: Proving a will