Legal Resources

The resource provides a step-by-step guide about how to prepare a will, including registering it. It also covers what to consider when appointing an executor, and next steps after the will is finished, including how to change or cancel a will.

Learn the essentials of preparing a will (including what your will doesn’t deal with, and what may happen if you don’t prepare a will) and tips for creating an estate plan.

Explains how to prepare for the possibility of one day needing someone to help you make decisions about your health care, legal affairs, or finances. Topics include power of attorney, enduring power of attorney, and representation agreements.

Tips on making an advance care plan, arranging a power of attorney, writing a will, and deciding on future living arrangements if you have dementia.

This booklet is for adults in BC who want to plan for their future. It covers arrangements you can put in place now or for when you’re unable to handle your own affairs. It explains your options for planning in four areas: health care and personal care, as well financial affairs and legal matters.

Helps you make an advance care plan that outlines your wishes about future health care decisions if you become unable to express your treatment wish (perhaps because of illness or injury). It includes forms that are legally valid if completed properly.

This fact sheet explains MAiD and who is eligible. It includes information about who can provide MAiD, what happens if you are mentally incapable or if you cannot physically sign, and other related questions.

Practical information on what to consider when making decisions for someone else. Learn about the steps you can take to protect adults from scams, financial exploitation, and abuse. Includes information about the duties you must follow if you have power of attorney, and tools designed to help you in your role.

This chapter on workers’ compensation is from the manual used by law students handling cases at LSLAP’s legal clinics. It provides an overview of the law relating to compensation for workplace injuries or illness, and describes the claims and appeal procedure.

This chapter is from the manual used by law students handling cases at LSLAP’s legal clinics. It contains an overview of the support, resources, and legal options that are available to victims of crime.