What’s New?

COMMUNITY ALERT & UPDATE

Click to read  Update to Alert – May 1, 2020

The update explains BC law for health care consent. A Representation Agreement is for EVERYONE who wants to be prepared for Covid-19 and non-Covid-19 situations.

Click to read   Community Alert – April 27, 2020

ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE

Click to read   Actions You can Take Before Hospitalization

FREE WEBINARS – April & May 2020

See list of dates and times on the website – top menu bar > Get Help > click Presentations, scroll down to Free Webinars – Planning for the Future – the legal side.

UPDATED FORMS AND DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS

There are different types of Representation Agreements, depending on the situation. Click RA Forms and read about the options and situations. If you are not sure, email info@nidus.ca

APRIL NEWSLETTER

Nidus joins legal professionals in asking the BC government to change the law to allow for electronic signatures and virtual witnessing. (No response from government yet.) Click to read Nidus News April 2020

Personal Planning Month – October 2018

FREE presentations for the 5th Annual Personal Planning Month!

In-person presentations in Metro Vancouver (click link for poster).

More topics by webinar, hosted by 21 public libraries or community organizations! Attend at a host location or register to watch on your own device. (click webinar link for poster).

Click to view list of ALL events for PPM2018

September 2018 Newsletter

Information about revised fact sheets and other resources from Nidus. Notice of upcoming events.

Click to read our recent edition – September 2018

New Video

Getting Started with Planning at the Nidus website

This video helps you navigate the Nidus website. It shows where to find information and free forms for making a legal Representation Agreement.

Resources

Dying Without a Will – new fact sheet

Nidus encourages everyone to make a Will, however some people do NOT meet the capability requirements. This fact sheets explains how estates are settled if someone dies without a Will.

See our Tips on Making a Will – and find more information at the Estate Planning Overview page.

Enduring Power of Attorney – updated fact sheet

Nidus added information to our EPA fact sheet to answer more of YOUR questions. The fact sheet can also be read on the website.

• What is the difference between Power of Attorney and Enduring Power of Attorney?
• Why do legal professionals discourage Bank Power of Attorney?
• What are the capability requirements for making an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA)?
• What if someone is not capable to make an EPA?

Updated information on MAiD

Read about two recent court cases and Nidus fact sheet at Information tab > End-of-Life Planning > Medical Assistance in Dying

What type of Representation Agreement do I need?

Find out how to get started!

This handout explains which legal documents are available if you are planning for the future. You can also learn about the Representation Agreement Section 7 for adults whose capability is in question today. The focus of this handout is on seniors and boomers.

Let’s Plan!