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My parents are getting quite elderly and I have powers of attorney for them so that I can pay their bills and help make their medical decisions if necessary. Is there anything else I should be getting them to do before they end up ill or come down with dementia?

Power of Attorney, Representation AgreementsBy webaadmin August 12, 2020

I’m glad to hear that you have powers of attorney in place, although those documents are not going to allow you to assist them in making medical decisions. The Powers of Attorney will allow you to look after their legal and financial matters – anything (other than a Will) that needs a signature. If they…

Remote Signing of Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Representation Agreements Presently Available

Power of Attorney, Representation Agreements, WillsBy webaadmin May 19, 2020

May 19, 2020 – Following consultation with the British Columbia Notaries Association and other groups, the Provincial Government has today announced that legal professionals can ‘remotely witness signatures’ of clients unable to attend a Notaries office in person. These measures relate to Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, and Representation Agreements, and will help ensure…

COVID 19

Mortgages, Notarizations, Power of Attorney, Representation Agreements, Uncategorized, WillsBy webaadmin April 2, 2020

In keeping with the recommendations of public health officials regarding COVID-19, we are limiting our in-office appointments to only those required to close pending real estate or mortgage transactions as we try to do our part to practice social distancing. Where possible, we can also arrange to meet via Zoom to complete those transactions. We…

How Do People Know If I Have Appointed a Health Care Representative?

Power of Attorney, Representation Agreements, UncategorizedBy webaadmin October 13, 2017

Q. I am concerned that if I have an accident or something like a stroke, no one will know that I have appointed a representative under a Representative Agreement that they should contact if I am unable to communicate. My lawyer said that I should keep a copy of the document on my fridge, but…

We hate to talk about fees, but they are a reality…

Power of Attorney, Representation Agreements, UncategorizedBy webaadmin April 11, 2017

Q. My parents have health and mobility issues so doing something like getting to your office is the kind of task that is often exceedingly difficult, stressful and anxiety-inducing for them. I am a little upset that they would be held hostage to “choose” to pay your fee for a home visit as they really…

Q. I want to get an Enduring Power of Attorney so it can still be used after I die. Can you do this for me?

Power of Attorney, Uncategorized, WillsBy webaadmin November 7, 2016

Yes, I can prepare an Enduring Power of Attorney for you, however the Power of Attorney dies with you. An “Enduring” Power of Attorney means that it endures beyond your ability to continue giving instructions, so it continues if you are no longer capable. When you die the Enduring Power of Attorney can no longer…

Q. I keep hearing about these “Representation Agreements” but my understanding is that because my husband and I already have Enduring Powers of Attorney, Representation Agreements are not required. Is that not the case?

Power of Attorney, Representation Agreements, UncategorizedBy webaadmin July 5, 2016

A. Absolutely not! Powers of Attorney, enduring or otherwise, are for legal and financial matters only. If your intention is to appoint someone to be able to make health and/or personal care decisions for you, the only way to do that in British Columbia is to appoint them under a Representation Agreement.

Empower Others to Protect Yourself

Estates, Power of Attorney, Representation Agreements, Uncategorized, WillsBy webaadmin January 4, 2016

As we get older it becomes more and more apparent that no matter how much we take care of ourselves and how much we try to avoid hardship, we cannot predict the possible obstacles that the future holds. By the age of 50, you have probably learned that even the best planned strategies need a…

My parents were always very private about their financial affairs…

Power of Attorney, Representation Agreements, UncategorizedBy webaadmin March 31, 2015

Q. They were never comfortable doing a Power of Attorney. Now they are no longer capable of looking after their own affairs or doing a Power of Attorney. Is there anything I can do to help them other than going to Court to be appointed to look after their affairs? A. Many people who are no…

Q. I had a co-worker mention that she was unable to use her mom’s Power of Attorney for health care purposes when her mom got sick. I was really shocked because I thought that was what a Power of Attorney was for, isn’t it?

Power of Attorney, Representation Agreements, UncategorizedBy webaadmin March 2, 2015

A. No. A Power of Attorney allows the person(s) you have appointed to assist you with legal and financial matters. If you wish to appoint someone to assist you with personal and health care matters, you need to have something called a Representation Agreement prepared. This document also allows the person(s) you have appointed to…

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