Personal Planning Month – October 2019

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.

Nidus is a non-profit, charitable organization that was set up by seniors and disability groups. Nidus is a leader in providing information and resources about an evolving and dynamic area of law and practice.

There is currently no organization like Nidus in any other province/ territory of Canada or other country.

Nidus is independent of private interests (e.g. legal professionals, estate planners, financial institutions) and government. Nidus’ goal is to provide accurate information to the public and professionals.

The law can be complex. Nidus believes that by knowing how the law works, the public can better exercise their rights and make informed decisions.

Thank you to donors — like you — for funds to offer these presentations and other education resources. You can donate to Nidus through CanadaHelps.ca

Following is a list of four topics offered by webinar — for free!

Scroll down or click link for a list of in-person presentations being held in Metro Vancouver.

All times listed are for Pacific Time. There will be a Q&A period at the end of each 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. 

New to webinars? Click for Information on Attending a Webinar.

Click for Poster of Webinars

JOINT OWNERSHIP — THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE RISKY

Joint ownership of bank accounts, real estate, and vehicles is common for spouses. How is this different when a parent and child own property jointly?

Learn about recent court cases that have led to new cautions about joint ownership.

Find out the original intent of joint ownership and why it may not fit for today’s needs.

Tuesday, Oct 1 | 10:30 am–12:00 pm (morning) Pacific Time

  • Armstrong Branch, Okanagan Regional Library, 3305 Smith Drive. Registration not required.
  • Terrace Public Library & Terrace Women’s Centre, held at Library 4610 Park Ave. Registration not required.
  • ASK your public library or community organization to be a host and contact info@nidus.ca so we can add to this listing.
  • I’m going to watch on my own device – click to sign-up

Thursday, Oct 3 | 7:00–8:30 pm (evening) Pacific Time

  • ASK your public library or community organization to be a host and contact info@nidus.ca so we can add to this listing.
  • I’m going to watch on my own device – click to sign-up

TIPS FOR MAKING A WILL — WHAT HAPPENS IF SOMEONE IS NOT CAPABLE TO MAKE A WILL?

Some people are considered not capable of making a Will due to the legal requirements. This may affect someone with a disability from birth (special needs). It can also affect an adult who put off making a Will and now has advanced dementia. What happens in these cases, according to the law?

For the majority of British Columbians who can make a Will, we’ll offer some tips and resources.

Tuesday, Oct 8 | 10:30 am–12:00 pm (morning) Pacific Time

  • Armstrong Branch, Okanagan Regional Library, 3305 Smith Drive. Registration not required.
  • Terrace Public Library & Terrace Women’s Centre, held at Library 4610 Park Ave. Registration not required.
  • ASK your public library or community organization to be a host and contact info@nidus.ca so we can add to this listing.
  • I’m going to watch on my own device – click to sign-up

Thursday, Oct 10 | 7:00–8:30 pm (evening) Pacific Time

  • ASK your public library or community organization to be a host and contact info@nidus.ca so we can add to this listing.
  • I’m going to watch on my own device – click to sign-up

THE MYTHS & REALITIES OF PLANNING

What are the essential legal documents in BC for those who want to plan for incapacity, for end-of-life, and for 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 how to make your documents and where to register them.

Tuesday, Oct 22 | 10:30 am–12:00 pm (morning) Pacific Time

  • Armstrong Branch, Okanagan Regional Library, 3305 Smith Drive. Registration not required.
  • Terrace Public Library & Terrace Women’s Centre, held at Library 4610 Park Ave. Registration not required.
  • ASK your public library or community organization to be a host and contact info@nidus.ca so we can add to this listing.
  • I’m going to watch on my own device – click to sign-up

Thursday, Oct 24 | 7:00–8:30 pm (evening) Pacific Time

  • ASK your public library or community organization to be a host and contact info@nidus.ca so we can add to this listing.
  • I’m going to watch on my own device – click to sign-up

CONSENT: WHAT IS THE LAW IN BC FOR HEALTH CARE? IT’S TIME TO UPDATE OLD IDEAS & OLD PRACTICES!

Consent is very much in the news as it underlies many of our day-to-day interactions. Consent is also fundamental to encounters with the health care and residential care systems.

Since 2000, BC has specific legislation about health care consent and Representation Agreements for making a legally-binding document in case of incapacity, for end-of-life, and other support needs.

There is lots of confusion about non-legal documents such as living wills, the Do-Not-Resuscitate form and Levels of Care forms, including MOST (medical orders for scope of treatment). Learn what IS law in BC.

Tuesday, Oct 29 | 10:30 am–12:00 pm (morning) Pacific Time

  • Armstrong Branch, Okanagan Regional Library, 3305 Smith Drive.  Registration not required.
  • Terrace Public Library & Terrace Women’s Centre, held at Library 4610 Park Ave. Registration not required.
  • ASK your public library or community organization to be a host and contact info@nidus.ca so we can add to this listing.
  • I’m going to watch on my own device – click to sign-up

TUESDAY, Oct 29 | 7:00–8:30 pm (evening) Pacific Time *NOTE DATE

  • ASK your public library or community organization to be a host and contact info@nidus.ca so we can add to this listing.
  • I’m going to watch on my own device – click to sign-up

Free Presentations held in Metro Vancouver

BELOW is a list of in-person presentations held in Metro Vancouver on one topic.

Click for Poster of Metro Vancouver events (coming soon)

Myths & Realities of Planning

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

This presentation gives an overview of legal documents such as Representation Agreements, Enduring Powers of Attorney, and Wills.

Learn how Personal Planning is different from Estate Planning. Find out how to make your plans and where to register them.

These presentations are conducted by a Nidus-trained volunteer, according to her availability of time and location.

VANCOUVER, Monday, Sept 23  |  1:00–2:30 pm
South Granville Seniors Centre, 1420 W. 12th Ave. (at Hemlock St.)
Registration not required.

BURNABY, Thursday, Oct 17  |  2–3:30 pm
Burnaby Public Library – Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave.
To register, phone 604-436-5400, or in-person at any Burnaby Library Branch.

VANCOUVER, Monday, Oct 28  |  1:00–2:30 pm
South Granville Seniors Centre, 1420 W. 12th Ave. (at Hemlock St.)
Registration not required.