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Covid-19 is reminding us to be prepared.
What if you are hospitalized?
Who will pay your bills? Who has authority to talk to ICBC on your behalf, if you are in a car accident?
Who has legal authority to make health care decisions or living arrangement on your behalf? Who has legal authority to get your income tax information for facility care?
Even a spouse is limited in decisions and tasks they can do on behalf of their spouse, unless a legal planning document is in place giving authority to the spouse or someone else.
Be pro-active so you can stay in control of who will help you or act on your behalf —if you have an illness, injury, or disability that affects your mental capacity.
Nidus (a Latin term for nest to symbolize support and safety) is a non-profit charitable organization. Nidus has helped thousands of people make and register Representation Agreements and learn about other legal planning documents.
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My mom is my legal representative
In British Columbia, personal planning is for all adults, based on their need for support not their competence. This is important for my son, who does not speak. As his legal representative I can help him be his own person and protect his rights. This provides an alternative to adult guardianship which would remove his rights and declare him a non-person.
Through personal planning you can make your own legally enforceable arrangements with those you trust. This prevents the government or others you would not want from becoming involved in your personal and private affairs. Personal planning lets you stay in control.
It’s about dignity and respect
Personal planning gives us peace of mind. As a caregiver, my main concern is to ensure quality-of-life to the end-of-life at home or in a facility. And if something happens to me, I need to know someone else can carry on with no disruption in care for my loved one.
