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Difference between revisions of "Death and Taxes (Legal Information for Indigenous People)"
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A Representation Agreement is a legal planning document under the BC Representation Agreement Act. A Representation Agreement is a way you, as an adult, can name people to help you make decisions or make decisions on your behalf if your mental capacity comes into question. Spouses or parents of adult children do not have automatic legal authority to speak for you or “act on your behalf. | A Representation Agreement is a legal planning document under the BC Representation Agreement Act. A Representation Agreement is a way you, as an adult, can name people to help you make decisions or make decisions on your behalf if your mental capacity comes into question. Spouses or parents of adult children do not have automatic legal authority to speak for you or “act on your behalf. | ||
What if you are ill, injured or have a disability? Your mental capability to understand may be questioned if you have a stroke or a bad fall or if you become seriously ill. An adult with a disability from birth or with advanced dementia may have problems to understand and may need help making decisions and managing their affairs. | |||
You may need help with your finances – like paying bills or applying for benefits. You may need help with health care decisions like understanding the risks and benefits of surgery. | |||
===Taxation=== | ===Taxation=== | ||
