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 === Representation agreement ===
-A representation agreement can authorize a representative to make some or all of a wide variety of decisions on behalf of the Donor, such as:
-*routine financial decisions,
-*health and personal care decisions,
-*hiring legal counsel,
-*overriding the donor's refusal of help or medical treatment,
-*making arrangements for the donor's minor children.
-{{Tipsbox
-| 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.
-}}
 #The person wanting a representation agreement needs to identify a representative. This needs to be someone they trust, not only with their money, but with other decisions they may wish to include in their representation agreement.
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 Self-help kits for representation agreements can be purchased for $75 from [[Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry]].
+{{Tipsbox
+| 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.
+}}
 === Committeeships ===