Where to Get Help for Powers of Attorney

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Access Pro Bono

Volunteer lawyers provide free legal advice to qualifying persons who cannot obtain legal aid or afford a lawyer.

Lower Mainland: 604-878-7400
Toll-free: 1-877-762-6664
www.accessprobono.ca

Alzheimer Society of BC

Provides information and support to families, individuals, and caregivers to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

www.alzheimerbc.org

Clicklaw

Clicklaw offers one-stop access to legal information, education and help for British Columbians from trusted organizations.

www.clicklaw.bc.ca

Lawyer Referral Service

Offers referrals to lawyers who can provide up to a half-hour consultation for $25.

Lower Mainland: 604-687-3221
Toll-free: 1-800-663-1919
lawyerreferral@bccba.org

Law Students’ Legal Advice Program Clinics

Law students from the University of British Columbia offer free legal help with some legal matters.

604-822-5791
www.lslap.bc.ca

Legal Services Society Call Centre

Can answer legal questions and direct people to other information or services that can help them solve their legal problems. They do not give legal advice.

Lower Mainland: 604-408-2172
Toll-free: 1-866-577-2525

Ministry of Attorney General

Provides information about planning for incapacity, including an enduring power of attorney form.

www.ag.gov.bc.ca/incapacity-planning

Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry

Provides detailed information about enduring powers of attorney and representation agreements.

info@nidus.ca
www.nidus.ca

Public Guardian and Trustee of BC

The office can investigate the misuse of a power of attorney where the adult has become mentally incapable, and can become trustee of people’s finances if no one else is willing.

700 - 808 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 3L3
604-660-4444
www.trustee.bc.ca

Self Counsel Press

Self Counsel Press publishes do-it-yourself guides on legal topics for BC, including a Power of Attorney Kit.

www.self-counsel.com

Society of Notaries Public of BC

Offers a list of notaries in British Columbia.

Lower Mainland: 604-681-4516
Toll-free: 1-800-663-0343
www.notaries.bc.ca
This information applies to British Columbia, Canada. Last reviewed for legal accuracy by People's Law School, 2015.



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