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| tips = You must be at least 19 years of age to make a representation agreement in British Columbia. You must also be at least 19 to make a will, unless you are or have been married or you are an active member of the armed forces or a mariner at sea. | | tips = You must be at least 19 years of age to make a representation agreement in British Columbia. You must also be at least 19 to make a will, unless you are or have been married or you are an active member of the armed forces or a mariner at sea. | ||
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=== | === Committeeship === | ||
#Discuss with the person's family doctor to decide if committeeship is necessary. | #Discuss with the person's family doctor to decide if committeeship is necessary. | ||
#Have the person examined by two medical doctors, who must then swear an affidavit (in front of a lawyer or notary public) saying that the person is mentally incapable and provide the reason for the incapacity. | #Have the person examined by two medical doctors, who must then swear an affidavit (in front of a lawyer or notary public) saying that the person is mentally incapable and provide the reason for the incapacity. | ||
#Complete an affidavit describing the assets, income, expenses and liabilities of the incapable person and a list of his or her next-of-kin. These documents need to be filed with the application for Committeeship in the BC Supreme Court Registry and copies of them served on the incapable person and the Public Trustee. | #Complete an affidavit describing the assets, income, expenses and liabilities of the incapable person and a list of his or her next-of-kin. These documents need to be filed with the application for Committeeship in the BC Supreme Court Registry and copies of them served on the incapable person and the Public Trustee. | ||
#Make the application in court. | #Make the application in court. | ||
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| tips = You can also apply for committeeship of a mentally incapable person's personal and medical decisions. This application and the responsibilities that come with it can be complex. You may wish to speak with a lawyer before proceeding. | |||
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== What happens next == | == What happens next == | ||
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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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