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 Representation Agreement.

Click for in-person presentations in Metro Vancouver.

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

(Click for list of our regular monthly presentations.)

 

Mark your calendar now with dates/times and locations for PPM 2017. Links and phone numbers for registration will be available the beginning of September – please check back.

 

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 to download poster – coming soon.

 

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 (registration details coming).

Monday, Oct 2 | 1:00–2:30pm

• Cowichan Branch, 2687 James Street in Duncan, Vancouver Island Regional Library
• Enderby Branch, 514 Cliff Ave, Okanagan Regional Library
• Nanaimo Wellington Branch, 3299 N. Island Hwy., Vancouver Island Regional Library
• Nanaimo Harbourfront Branch, 90 Commercial St., Vancouver Island Regional Library
• Salmon Arm Branch, 1151 10 Ave SW, Okanagan Regional Library
• I’m going to watch on my own device – click to sign-up

Tuesday, Oct 3 | 7:00–8:30pm

• Summerland Branch, 9533 Main St., Okanagan Regional Library
• I’m going to watch on my own device – click to sign-up

 

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 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 (registration details coming).

Tuesday, Oct 10 | 1:00–2:30pm

• Cowichan Branch, 2687 James Street in Duncan, Vancouver Island Regional Library
• Enderby Branch, 514 Cliff Ave, Okanagan Regional Library
• Kelowna Branch, 1430 K.L.O. Road in Kelowna, Okanagan Regional Library
• Nanaimo Wellington Branch, 3299 N. Island Hwy., Vancouver Island Regional Library
• Nanaimo Harbourfront Branch, 90 Commercial St., Vancouver Island Regional Library
• Salmon Arm Branch, 1151 10 Ave SW, Okanagan Regional Library
• I’m going to watch on my own device – click to sign-up

Wednesday, Oct 11 | 7:00–8:30pm

• Nellie McClung Branch, Victoria Regional Library, see website
• I’m going to watch on my own device – click to sign-up

 

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 (registration details coming).

Monday, Oct 16 | 1:00–2:30pm

• Cowichan Branch, 2687 James Street in Duncan, Vancouver Island Regional Library
• Enderby Branch, 514 Cliff Ave, Okanagan Regional Library
• Kelowna Branch, 1430 K.L.O. Road in Kelowna, Okanagan Regional Library
• Nanaimo Wellington Branch, 3299 N. Island Hwy., Vancouver Island Regional Library
• Nanaimo Harbourfront Branch, 90 Commercial St., Vancouver Island Regional Library
• Salmon Arm Branch, 1151 10 Ave SW, Okanagan Regional Library
• I’m going to watch on my own device – click to sign-up

Tuesday, Oct 17 | 7:00–8:30pm

• Summerland Branch, 9533 Main St., Okanagan Regional Library
• I’m going to watch on my own device – click to sign-up

 

BEING A REPRESENTATIVE; BEING AN ATTORNEY

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

What are your main duties? What authority do you have?

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 (registration details coming).

Monday, Oct 23 | 1:00–2:30pm

• Cowichan Branch, 2687 James Street in Duncan, Vancouver Island Regional Library
• Enderby Branch, 514 Cliff Ave, Okanagan Regional Library
• Kelowna Branch, 1430 K.L.O. Road in Kelowna, Okanagan Regional Library
• Nanaimo Harbourfront Branch, 90 Commercial St., Vancouver Island Regional Library
• I’m going to watch on my own device – click to sign-up

Tuesday, Oct 24 | 7:00–8:30pm

• Victoria Central Branch Public Library, see website
• 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 (registration details coming).

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

• I’m going to watch on my own device – click to sign-up

Thursday, Oct 26 | 1:00–2:30pm

• Enderby Branch, Okanagan Regional Library
• Kelowna Branch, 1430 K.L.O. Road in Kelowna, Okanagan Regional Library
• Salmon Arm Branch, 1151 10 Ave SW, Okanagan Regional Library
• Victoria Central Branch Public Library, see website
• Williams Lake Public Library, 180 3 Ave N, see website
• I’m going to watch on my own device – click to sign-up

 

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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 will be provided in early September.

 

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.

Click to download poster – coming soon.

VANCOUVER, Wednesday, Oct 4  |  11:00am–12:30pm
Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood House, 4065 Victoria Dr. (at East 24th Ave.)
To register – coming soon.

NORTH VANCOUVER, Tuesday, Oct 11  | 1:00–2:30pm
Silver Harbour Seniors’ Activity Centre, 144 East 22nd Street, North Vancouver
To register – coming soon.

BURNABY, Thursday, Oct 12  |  2–3:30 pm
Burnaby Public Library – Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave.
To register – coming soon.

VANCOUVER, Friday, Oct 13  |  10:00–11:30am
Mt. Pleasant Neighbourhood House, 800 East Broadway (near Fraser St.)
To register – coming soon.

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

VANCOUVER, Wednesday, Oct 18  |  1:30–3:00pm
West End Seniors Network, Barclay Manor, 1447 Barclay St.
To register – coming soon.

VANCOUVER, Thursday, Oct 19  |  1:00-2:30pm
Marpole
To register – coming soon.

NEW WESTMINSTER, Tuesday, Oct 24  |  1:00–3:00pm
Century House, 620 8th St., New Westminster
To register – coming soon.

WEST VANCOUVER, Monday, Oct 30  |  2:00–3:30pm
West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver
To register – coming soon.

 

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 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.

Click to download poster – coming soon.

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

VANCOUVER, Friday, Oct 27  |  10:00–11:30am
Mt. Pleasant Neighbourhood House, 800 East Broadway (near Fraser St.)
To register – coming soon.

NEW WESTMINSTER, Tuesday, Oct 31  |  1:00–3:00pm
Century House, 620 8th St, New Westminster
To register – coming soon.

WEST VANCOUVER, Monday, Nov 6  |  2:00–3:30pm
West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver
To register – coming soon.

 

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