Power of Attorney

When a designated person(s) is appointed by you as a temporary or continuing decision-maker for financial and legal decisions on your behalf, you require a Power of Attorney document. This can be a trusted family member of friend. This legislation prohibits medical and personal care matters and limits the Power of Attorney to financial and business related matters. It also requires that the client indicate whether the Power of Attorney can be used while one is still capable or only when one has been determined no longer capable.

It is entirely possible to appoint alternatives in this new Power of Attorney.

Everyone in BC should have this document. If you are lucky you will never need it but if the time comes when it is needed it is often too late because you must be capable and competent to execute.A lawyer is important in helping with this process and drawing up the required paperwork.