Seniors - Safety And Security - Planning In Advance Of Incapacity

An enduring power of attorney is a legal document that you can make to appoint another person to make financial and legal decisions for you, without visiting a lawyer or notary public.more info

Having a voice in decisions about your future health care treatment is important.more info

A personal guardian, also called a committee, is an adult appointed by the court to make decisions for another adult who is not mentally capable of making decisions about his or her own health care and personal affairs, and/or financial and legal affairs.more info

BC law allows a capable adult to name a representative in a representation agreement, without visiting a lawyer or notary public.more info

If you become incapable and need a health care decision to be made and you do not have a court appointed personal guardian (committee of person) or a representative, then B.C. law provides for a health care provider to choose a Temporary Substitute Decision Makermore info