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== F. Changing, Revoking or Ending a Representation Agreement == | == F. Changing, Revoking or Ending a Representation Agreement == | ||
An RA can be changed or revoked by the adult at any time (as long as the adult has mental capacity). The adult must provide written notice to the Representative(s), alternative Representative(s) and the monitor. The change or revocation is effective either when written notice is given to each of these persons, or on a later date specified in the written notice. | An RA can be changed or revoked by the adult at any time (as long as the adult has mental capacity). The adult must provide written notice to the Representative(s), alternative Representative(s) and the monitor. The change or revocation is effective either when written notice is given to each of these persons, or on a later date specified in the written notice. | ||
An RA terminates where: | An RA terminates where: | ||
*the adult who made the agreement revokes the RA; | *the adult who made the agreement revokes the RA; | ||
*the adult who made the agreement or the Representative dies; | *the adult who made the agreement or the Representative dies; | ||
*the court issues an order that cancels the RA; | *the court issues an order that cancels the RA; | ||
*the Representative becomes incapable or resigns; or | *the Representative becomes incapable or resigns; or | ||
*as provided for under s 19 of the PPA. | *as provided for under s 19 of the PPA. | ||
Where the adult who made the agreement and the Representatives are spouses, then an RA will normally end when the marriage or marriage-like relationship ends. However, if the RA explicitly says that the RA will continue to be in effect after the end of the marriage or marriage-like relationship, then the RA will continue. | Where the adult who made the agreement and the Representatives are spouses, then an RA will normally end when the marriage or marriage-like relationship ends. However, if the RA explicitly says that the RA will continue to be in effect after the end of the marriage or marriage-like relationship, then the RA will continue. | ||
== G. Other Jurisdictions == | == G. Other Jurisdictions == | ||