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Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry

The Nidus Resource Centre is a non-profit, charitable organization incorporated in 1995 by community organizations and citizens involved in a grass roots law reform of adult guardianship - creating the Representation Agreement Act and health care consent legislation. Nidus was established as a resource for informing and assisting the public with Representation Agreements and other personal planning tools. Nidus is also a resource on legislation for health care consent.

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Enduring Power of Attorney

Provides an overview of Enduring Power of Attorney as a tool for financial and legal planning, as well as examples. The site answers basic questions such as capability requirements, when to make it and why, when it ...
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Representation Agreement Overview

This Nidus fact sheet is an introduction to the Representation Agreement which is governed by the Representation Agreement Act. It describes two types of Agreements - RA7 and RA9 and answers common questions.
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Legal forms for Representation Agreements

At this page, you will find links to information and forms for Representation Agreements - RA9 and RA7. Select according to the heading/photo that fits your situation. We recommend you read the information section ...
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Dying Without a Will

Nidus encourages everyone to make a Will. However, there are some situations where an individual may be considered not mentally capable to make a Will. This fact sheet explains who has legal authority to settle an ...
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Nidus - Personal Planning

This site provides information about types of planning, and legal documents such as: representation agreements, enduring powers of attorney, and advance directives. It also provides education on health care consent, ...
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Guide to Making & Registering Your Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA)

This detailed guide covers the significant changes to the Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) in BC as of Sept 1/11. Get informed about your options before meeting with a legal professional. Find out about new witnessing ...
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Adult Guardianship and Committeeship in BC

Find out how the Representation Agreement is a legal alternative to adult guardianship/committeeship in BC. Learn why guardianship happens to adults and how seniors are vulnerable. Learn the differences between private ...
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Nidus Personal Planning Registry

The Nidus Personal Planning Registry™ is a service of the Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre. The Registry lets you store your personal planning information and a copy of your completed document(s). It is ...
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Representation Agreement with Section 7 Standard Powers

This Nidus fact sheet describes an RA7 under the Representation Agreement Act section 7. The RA7 has a different definition of capability than other legal documents (contract, types of power of attorney, Will, RA9). For ...
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Health Care Consent: Your Rights and the Law

This fact sheet is about your rights as an adult (age 19 or older) to give or refuse consent to health care. How is health care defined? What is required for informed consent? How incapability to consent determined? ...
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