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There are options for assisting people who have not made personal planning documents in advance, and need help now to deal with their financial, legal, health and/or personal affairs. If the person is considered mentally capable, see the options in the question [[I want to get my affairs in order in case I become incapable]]. If the person needs help with making decisions due to a condition that has affected their mental capability, some of the options are: | |||
*'''Representation | *'''Representation Agreement Section 7 (RA7):''' The RA7 would allow your friend or relative to appoint one or more representatives to assist in making the following: | ||
**routine financial decisions | **routine financial decisions (e.g. managing pension deposits and paying bills) | ||
** | **legal decisions (e.g. hiring a lawyer) | ||
** | **health care decisions (e.g. medications, tests, dental visits) | ||
**personal care decisions (e.g. living arrangements, exercise) | |||
** | *'''Committeeship:''' Committeeship is a formal procedure to apply for adult guardianship, where the adult is declared mentally incompetent and a "committee" is appointed by BC Supreme Court to manage their affairs. Committeeship removes the adult's decision-making ability and is a 'last resort' option. | ||
*'''Committeeship:''' | |||
== First steps == | == First steps == | ||
=== | === Representation Agreement Section 7 (RA7) === | ||
#See the publication [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2364 Representation Agreement Overview] to consider the options and help you determine if an RA7 is the right choice. | |||
#Identify the potential representative(s), alternates and monitor. There are multiple roles that people can have in the agreement. | |||
# | #Make a Representation Agreement. See the resource [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2493 Legal forms for Representation Agreements] which contain guidance and standard forms for different types of Representation Agreements. You can also get help from a lawyer or notary who is familiar with drafting personal planning documents. | ||
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=== Committeeship === | === Committeeship === | ||
#See the publications [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1468 Committeeship] and the [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2175 Private Committee Handbook] for more information. | |||
#Consult with a lawyer about the procedures to apply to Supreme Court, which include obtaining sworn statements (affidavits) from two doctors licensed to practice in BC. | |||
== Where to get help == | == Where to get help == | ||
See the [[Resource List for Legal Help for British Columbians|Resource List]] in this Guide for a list of helpful resources. Your best bets are: | See the [[Resource List for Legal Help for British Columbians|Resource List]] in this Guide for a list of helpful resources. Your best bets are: | ||
*[ | *[http://nidus.ca/ Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry]: Free [http://www.nidus.ca/?page_id=12009 DIY RA7 forms], [http://www.nidus.ca/?page_id=6159 20 minute appointments for personal help] (in person in Vancouver or over the phone), [http://www.nidus.ca/?page_id=220 webinars] | ||
*[ | **[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2518 The Nidus Guide to Personal Planning: Stay in Charge of Your Life] – this resource provides a good introduction and overview of the personal planning documents available in BC. | ||
*[ | **[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2543 The Nidus Personal Planning Registry] is a service of the Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre. The Registry lets you store your personal planning information, copies of your completed document(s), and other important documents like wills. | ||
* | *[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1734 LSLAP Manual on Guardianship] – by UBC Law Student Legal Advice Program | ||
*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/helpmap/service/1040 Access Pro Bono], [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/helpmap/service/1044 Lawyer Referral Service], private bar lawyers. | |||
Before meeting with a lawyer or advocate, complete the form [[Preparing for Your Interview]] included in this Guide. Make sure you bring copies of all documents relating to your case. | Before meeting with a lawyer or advocate, complete the form [[Preparing for Your Interview]] included in this Guide. Make sure you bring copies of all documents relating to your case. | ||
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