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An RA becomes effective on the day it is executed, unless the RA specifies that it is to become effective at some later time based upon a triggering event (e. g. loss of capacity). According to s 15 of the RAA, the RA must specify how a triggering event is to be confirmed and by whom (e. g. loss of capacity confirmed by two medical professionals). | An RA becomes effective on the day it is executed, unless the RA specifies that it is to become effective at some later time based upon a triggering event (e. g. loss of capacity). According to s 15 of the RAA, the RA must specify how a triggering event is to be confirmed and by whom (e. g. loss of capacity confirmed by two medical professionals). | ||
For more information on preparing documents, consult the '''Appendix''' or organisations such as Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry. Contact information may be found in [[Governing Legislation and Resources for Adult Guardianship (15:II)# | For more information on preparing documents, consult the '''Appendix''' or organisations such as Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry. Contact information may be found in [[Governing Legislation and Resources for Adult Guardianship (15:II)#C. Resource Organizations | section II.C: Resource Organisations]] of this chapter | ||
Although there is no legal requirement to register an RA, registration may be done through the Nidus Personal Planning Registry. When a person registers, he or she can decide which organizations can access his or her record. For more information contact Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre. | Although there is no legal requirement to register an RA, registration may be done through the Nidus Personal Planning Registry. When a person registers, he or she can decide which organizations can access his or her record. For more information contact Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre. |
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