Wills and Powers of Attorney

While ensuring one’s preferences are known and respected should be the primary motivator for advance care planning, it has social benefits as well.  Healthcare budgets are escalating and healthcare providers are often overworked and under-staffed. With baby boomers approaching a stage in life when they are more likely to need care, the squeeze on resources will inevitably increase. “Advance car…

April 16 is Advance Care Planning Day – Only 30% of B.C. Adults Have Legal Instructions for Healthcare Decision-making if Unable to Speak for ThemselvesFor Immediate ReleaseApril 15, 2014Vancouver, BC—This Wednesday April 16 is Advance Care Planning Day across Canada, and the Society of Notaries Public is encouraging British Columbians, especially baby boomers, to take charge of their own…

Advance Care Planning:  What You Should KnowWhat are they key steps in Advance Care Planning?The process of considering and documenting your healthcare preferences is called advance care planning.  Everyone should have a plan, which could include:A discussion with those likely to be there when your need arises (family, caregiver, physician, close friends).A statement of expressed wishes…

Representation AgreementIn cases where the older adult may have diminished capacity and cannot make a Power of Attorney, they may still be capable of making a Representation Agreement. This type of agreement provides a designated individual with authority that can include minor and major health care; personal care and living arrangements; legal affairs; and routine management of financial …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    June 2, 2015Vancouver, BC – BC Notaries welcome the Province of B.C.’s proclamation declaring June 15 “Elder Abuse Awareness Day” to help raise awareness of disturbing and serious scams that can be devastating to seniors and their families.“Criminals often target the most vulnerable in society and Notaries see this far too often, but there are things that seniors an…