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Substitute Decision Making for Adult Guardianship (15:IV) (view source)
Revision as of 23:46, 10 October 2022
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According to s 4(2)(a) to (c) of the ''PAR'', an EPOA from outside BC will be deemed a valid EPOA in BC where it: | According to s 4(2)(a) to (c) of the ''PAR'', an EPOA from outside BC will be deemed a valid EPOA in BC where it: | ||
* Grants authority to an attorney that comes into effect or continues to have effect while an adult is incapable of making decisions about their own affairs<br> | |||
* Was made by a person who was, at the time of its making, residing elsewhere in Canada or in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, or New Zealand<br> | |||
* Is in accordance with the laws and continues to have legal effect in the jurisdiction in which it was made | |||
Section 4(4) states that the EPOA is limited by the ''PAA'' and the jurisdiction in which the deemed enduring power of attorney was made. Section 4(4) also requires that an attorney and the adult must both be at least 19 years of age before the attorney can exercise any powers or perform any duties. | |||
Section 4(4) states that the EPOA is limited by the ''PAA'' and the jurisdiction in which the deemed enduring power of attorney was made. Section 4(4) also requires that an attorney and the adult must both be at least 19 years of age before the attorney can exercise any powers or perform any duties. | |||
=== 4. Acting as an Attorney === | === 4. Acting as an Attorney === | ||