Personal Planning Month – October 2017

 

READY?  SET?  TAKE ACTION!

Getting your affairs in order gives you peace of mind and takes the burden off family and friends. It’s easy when you know the steps to take. Attend a FREE presentation, find out about Nidus’ free forms to make YOUR own Representation Agreement.

Nidus is an independent, non-profit, charitable organization that was set up by seniors and disability groups. Nidus is the Centre for Excellence on Representation Agreements and personal planning.

Click for in-person presentations in Metro Vancouver.

Scroll down for list of free & special webinars for PPM 2017!

(Click to go to list of our regular monthly presentations.)

 

Mark your calendar now with dates/times and locations for PPM 2017. If you register and then need to cancel be sure to follow-up in case space is limited.

 

FREE PRESENTATIONS VIA WEBINAR

You can participate on your own computer or iPad/tablet or phone (by yourself or with family/friends/colleagues) or you can attend at a host location listed below. There will be time at the end for Q&A.

 

Click for Poster of Provincial Webinars.

 

ESSENTIALS OF A BASIC PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE (Part 1)

What are the key legal documents in BC to plan for incapacity, end-of-life and after death?

This presentation gives an overview of Representation Agreements, Enduring Powers of Attorney, and Wills. Learn how Personal Planning is different from Estate Planning. Find out where to get the legal forms and how to register them after they are completed.

Attend at one of the host locations listed, or watch from your own device (sign-up link below each date).

Monday, Oct 2 | 1:00–2:30pm

  • Castlegar & District Public Library, No registration required.
  • Cowichan Branch, 2687 James Street in Duncan, Vancouver Island Regional Library, To register 250-746-7661 or cowichan@virl.bc.ca
  • Enderby Branch, Okanagan Regional Library, To register 250-838-6488 or at www.orl.bc.ca/hours-locations/enderby
  • (North) Kamloops Branch, 693 Tranquille Road, Thompson-Nicola Regional District Library, No registration required.
  • Kelowna Branch, 1380 Ellis St., Okanagan Regional Library, To register 250-762-2800 or kelowna@orl.bc.ca
  • Nanaimo Wellington Branch, 3200 N. Island Hwy., Vancouver Island Regional Library, To register 250-758-5544 Ext 3 or lwright@virl.bc.ca
  • Nanaimo Harbourfront Branch, 90 Commercial St., Vancouver Island Regional Library, To register 250-753-1154 Ext. 238 or NanaimoHarbourfront@virl.bc.ca
  • Salmon Arm Branch, Okanagan Regional Library, To register 250-832-6161 or at www.orl.bc.ca/hours-locations/salmon-arm
  • Trail & District Public Library, No registration required.
  • Vernon Branch, Okanagan Regional Library, To register 250-938-7610 ext. 6820 or at www.orl.bc.ca/hours-locations/vernon
  • I’m going to watch on my own device – click to sign-up

Tuesday, Oct 3 | 7:00–8:30pm

  • Armstrong Branch, Okanagan Regional Library, To register 250-546-8311 or at www.orl.bc.ca/hours-locations/armstrong
  • Kamloops Branch, 100 – 465 Victoria St., Thompson-Nicola Regional District Library, No registration required.
  • Savona Branch, Thompson-Nicola Regional District Library, No registration required.
  • Summerland Branch, Okanagan Regional Library, No registration required.
  • I’m going to watch on my own device – click to sign-up

 

DEMO OF MAKING & REGISTERING A REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT (Part 2)

Ready for action? Get your legal document in place BEFORE a health crisis! Learn how to complete a Representation Agreement form as provided on the Nidus website. Who can be your witnesses? Who else has to sign? Watch the steps for registering the completed document with the Personal Planning Registry.

Attend at one of the host locations listed, or watch from your own device (sign-up link below each date).

Tuesday, Oct 10 | 1:00–2:30pm

  • Castlegar & District Public Library, No registration required.
  • Cowichan Branch, 2687 James Street in Duncan, Vancouver Island Regional Library, To register 250-746-7661 or cowichan@virl.bc.ca
  • Enderby Branch, Okanagan Regional Library, To register 250-838-6488 or at www.orl.bc.ca/hours-locations/enderby
  • (North) Kamloops Branch, 693 Tranquille Road, Thompson-Nicola Regional District Library, No registration required.
  • Kelowna Branch, 1380 Ellis St., Okanagan Regional Library, To register 250-762-2800 or kelowna@orl.bc.ca
  • Nanaimo Wellington Branch, 3200 N. Island Hwy., Vancouver Island Regional Library, To register 250-758-5544 Ext 3 or lwright@virl.bc.ca
  • Nanaimo Harbourfront Branch, 90 Commercial St., Vancouver Island Regional Library, To register 250-753-1154 Ext. 238 or NanaimoHarbourfront@virl.bc.ca
  • Salmon Arm Branch, Okanagan Regional Library, To register 250-832-6161 or www.orl.bc.ca/hours-locations/salmon-arm
  • I’m going to watch on my own device – click to sign-up

Wednesday, Oct 11 | 7:00–8:30pm

 

END-OF-LIFE MATTERS

A number of different documents and issues come to mind when planning for end-of-life. Don’t get overwhelmed!

This presentation will discuss: Representation Agreements, Medical Assistance in Dying, Living Wills and Wishes that Don’t Backfire, Physicians Orders (DNR and the MOST forms), Hospice/Palliative Care, Organ or Body Donation, Burial or Cremation wishes.

Learn what these cover and how they may or may not apply to you.

Attend at one of the host locations listed, or watch from your own device (sign-up link below each date).

Monday, Oct 16 | 1:00–2:30pm

  • Castlegar & District Public Library, No registration required.
  • Cowichan Branch, 2687 James Street in Duncan, Vancouver Island Regional Library, To register 250-746-7661 or cowichan@virl.bc.ca
  • Enderby Branch, Okanagan Regional Library, To register 250-838-6488 or at www.orl.bc.ca/hours-locations/enderby
  • Kamloops Branch, 100 – 465 Victoria St., Thompson-Nicola Regional District Library, No registration required.
  • Kelowna Branch, 1380 Ellis St., Okanagan Regional Library, To register 250-762-2800 or kelowna@orl.bc.ca
  • Nanaimo Wellington Branch, 3200 N. Island Hwy., Vancouver Island Regional Library, To register 250-758-5544 Ext 3 or lwright@virl.bc.ca
  • Nanaimo Harbourfront Branch, 90 Commercial St., Vancouver Island Regional Library, To register 250-753-1154 Ext. 238 or NanaimoHarbourfront@virl.bc.ca
  • Salmon Arm Branch, Okanagan Regional Library, To register 250-832-6161 or www.orl.bc.ca/hours-locations/salmon-arm
  • Vernon Branch, Okanagan Regional Library, To register 250-938-7610 ext. 6820 or at www.orl.bc.ca/hours-locations/vernon
  • I’m going to watch on my own device – click to sign-up

Tuesday, Oct 17 | 7:00–8:30pm

  • Armstrong Branch, Okanagan Regional Library, To register 250-546-8311 or at www.orl.bc.ca/hours-locations/armstrong
  • Savona Branch,  Thompson-Nicola Regional District Library, No registration required.
  • Summerland Branch, Okanagan Regional Library, No registration required.
  • I’m going to watch on my own device – click to sign-up

 

ARE YOU NAMED IN A REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT OR AN ENDURING POWER OF ATTORNEY?

Are you named as a representative/alternate or a monitor in a Representation Agreement? Are you named as an attorney/alternate in an Enduring Power of Attorney?

What are your primary duties? What authority do you have? How do the roles work together?

This presentation is for individuals – spouses, family members and friends – acting in these roles. (It is not for professionals or institutions who may be appointed.)

Attend at one  of the host locations listed, or watch from your own device (sign-up link below each date).

Monday, Oct 23 | 1:00–2:30pm

  • Castlegar & District Public Library, No registration required.
  • Cowichan Branch, 2687 James Street in Duncan, Vancouver Island Regional Library, To register 250-746-7661 or cowichan@virl.bc.ca
  • Enderby Branch, Okanagan Regional Library, To register 250-838-6488 or at www.orl.bc.ca/hours-locations/enderby
  • Falkland Branch, Okanagan Regional Library, To register 250-379-2705 ext 1811 or Falkland@orl.bc.ca
  • Kelowna Branch, 1380 Ellis St., Okanagan Regional Library, To register 250-762-2800 or kelowna@orl.bc.ca
  • Nanaimo Harbourfront Branch, 90 Commercial St., Vancouver Island Regional Library, To register 250-753-1154 Ext. 238 or NanaimoHarbourfront@virl.bc.ca
  • I’m going to watch on my own device – click to sign-up

Tuesday, Oct 24 | 7:00–8:30pm

  • Armstrong Branch, Okanagan Regional Library, To register 250-546-8311 or at www.orl.bc.ca/hours-locations/armstrong
  • Kamloops Branch, 100 – 465 Victoria St., Thompson-Nicola Regional District Library, No registration required.
  • Savona Branch, Thompson-Nicola Regional District Library, No registration required.
  • Vernon Branch, Okanagan Regional Libarary, To register 250-938-7610 ext. 6820 or at www.orl.bc.ca/hours-locations/vernon
  • Victoria Central Branch, Greater Victoria Public Library, To register 250-940-4875 or at www.gvpl.ca
  • I’m going to watch on my own device – click to sign-up

 

FAQ ON WILLS AND ESTATES

This presentation will be based on common questions and concerns about Making a Will and Settling an Estate. It will include tips.

This presentation is for the public. (It is not a training session for legal professionals on drafting Wills or for financial institutions or corporations who act as executor.)

Individuals are welcome to send questions in advance. To email your question, put ‘FAQ Wills & Estates’ in the subject line and send to info@nidus.ca

Attend at one of the host locations listed, or watch from your own device (sign-up link below each date).

Wednesday, Oct 25 | 7:00–8:30pm (evening)

  • Armstrong Branch, Okanagan Regional Library, To register 250-546-8311 or at www.orl.bc.ca/hours-locations/armstrong
  • Kamloops Branch, 100 – 465 Victoria St., Thompson-Nicola Regional District Library, No registration required.
  • Savona Branch, Thompson-Nicola Regional District Library, No registration required.
  • Vernon Branch, Okanagan Regional Library, To register 250-938-7610 ext. 6820 or at www.orl.bc.ca/hours-locations/vernon
  • I’m going to watch on my own device – click to sign-up

Thursday, Oct 26 | 1:00–2:30pm

  • Castlegar & District Public Library, 1005 3rd Street, No registration required.
  • Enderby Branch, Okanagan Regional Library, To register 250-838-6488 or at www.orl.bc.ca/hours-locations/enderby
  • (North) Kamloops Branch, 693 Tranquille Road, Thompson-Nicola Regional District Library, No registration required.
  • Kelowna Branch, 1380 Ellis St., Okanagan Regional Library, To register 250-762-2800 or kelowna@orl.bc.ca
  • Prince Rupert Public Library, To register 250-627-1345
  • Salmon Arm Branch, Okanagan Regional Library, To register 250-832-6161 or www.orl.bc.ca/hours-locations/salmon-arm
  • Victoria Central Branch, Greater Victoria Public Library, To register 250-940-4875 or at www.gvpl.ca
  • Williams Lake Branch, Cariboo Regional District Library, To register 250-305-2182 or anton.dounts@cariboord.bc.ca
  • I’m going to watch on my own device – click to sign-up

 

Free Presentations held in Metro Vancouver

The following are in-person presentations. Thanks to the public libraries and community groups for promoting and holding these events. Registration details are listed below.

Click for Poster of Metro Vancouver events.

The Essentials of a Basic Plan for Your Future (Part 1)

What are the key legal documents in BC to plan for incapacity, end-of-life and after death?

This presentation gives an overview of Representation Agreements, Enduring Powers of Attorney, and Wills. Learn how Personal Planning is different from Estate Planning. Find out where to get the legal forms and how to register them after they are completed.

VANCOUVER, Wednesday, Oct 4  |  12:30–1:30pm
Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood House, 4065 Victoria Dr. (at East 24th Ave.)
To register 604-874-4231

VANCOUVER, Wednesday, Oct 4  |  1:00–2:30 pm (& see Part 2 below)
South Vancouver Neighbourhood House, 6470 Victoria Dr.
To register 604-324-6212 or sophief@southvan.org

NORTH VANCOUVER, Wednesday, Oct 11  | 1:00–2:30 pm
Silver Harbour Seniors’ Activity Centre, 144 East 22nd Street, North Vancouver
To register – 604-980-2474 (after Sept. 1)

BURNABY, Thursday, Oct 12  |  2–3:30 pm
Burnaby Public Library – Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave.
To register 604-436-5400 or www.bpl.bc.ca/events

VANCOUVER, Friday, Oct 13  |  10:00–11:30 am
Mt. Pleasant Neighbourhood House, 800 East Broadway (near Fraser St.)
To register 604-879-8208 Ext 138 or cmatlo@mpnh.org

VANCOUVER, Friday, Oct 13  |  1:00–2:30 pm
South Granville Seniors Centre, 1420 W. 12th Ave. (at Hemlock St.)
Registration not required.

COQUITLAM, Wednesday, Oct 18  |  10:00–11:30 am 
Poirier Branch, Coquitlam Public Library, Nancy Bennett Room, 575 Poirier Street
To register 604-937-4157

VANCOUVER, Wednesday, Oct 18  |  1:30–3:00 pm  (see Part 2 below)
West End Seniors Network, Barclay Manor, 1447 Barclay St.
To register 604-669-5051

VANCOUVER, Thursday, Oct 19  |  1:00-2:30 pm
Marpole Oakridge Family Place, 8877 Selkirk St. (near 73rd Ave.)
To register 778-668-3634 or andreak@mofp.org (Andrea)

VANCOUVER, Monday, Oct 23  |  1:15-2:45 pm
Collingwood Neighbourhood House, 5288 Joyce St.
To register 604-435-0323 Ext 227

NEW WESTMINSTER, Tuesday, Oct 24  |  1:00–3:00 pm  (see Part 2 below)
Century House, 620 8th St., New Westminster
To register 604-519-1066

WEST VANCOUVER, Monday, Oct 30  |  2:00–3:30 pm  (see Part 2 below)
West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver
No registration required.

 

Making and Registering a Representation Agreement (Part 2)

Ready for action? Get your legal document in place BEFORE a health crisis! Learn how to complete a legally valid Representation Agreement form as available on the Nidus website. Who can be your witnesses? Who else has to sign? Find out how to register the completed document with the Personal Planning Registry.

You can purchase a hard copy of the Representation Agreement form and instructions at this presentation (optional). The fee is $7.00 for individuals or $10.00 for spouses. 

It will be beneficial to attend Part 1 (above) – The Essentials of a Basic Plan for Your Future. There are other options for personal help if you cannot attend this presentation. They will be discussed at Part 1 or you can email info@nidus.ca

VANCOUVER, Wednesday, Oct 18  |  7:00–8:30 pm
South Vancouver Neighbourhood House, 1447 Barclay St., Vancouver
To register 604-324-6212 or sophief@southvan.org

VANCOUVER, Wednesday, Oct 25  |  1:30–3:00 pm
West End Seniors Network, Barclay Manor, 1447 Barclay St., Vancouver
To register 604-669-5051

VANCOUVER, Friday, Oct 27  |  10:00–11:30 am
Mt. Pleasant Neighbourhood House, 800 East Broadway (near Fraser St.)
To register 604-879-8208 Ext 138 or cmatlo@mpnh.org

NEW WESTMINSTER, Tuesday, Oct 31  |  1:00–3:00 pm
Century House, 620 8th St, New Westminster
To register 604-519-1066

WEST VANCOUVER, Monday, Nov 6  |  2:00–3:30 pm
West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver
No registration required.

 

Nidus is also holding special webinars for lawyers, health and residential care providers and community-based intermediaries. Contact info@nidus.ca for details.