Our staff lawyers and volunteer legal professionals can help eligible low-income older adults (55+) with drafting and executing Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Representation Agreements.
For more information, please call our Seniors Abuse and Information Line at 604-437-1940 or Toll Free at 1-866-437-1940.
Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.
Will
Provides instructions for what happens to your body and everything you own when you die. It appoints someone (your "executor") who will follow those instructions. Think About:
Power of Attorney
Appoints someone you trust (your "Attorney") to manage your financial and legal matters in case you are unable to. Think About:
Representation Agreement
Appoints someone who represents you for health and some financial decisions (section 7) OR health and personal care matters (section 9). Think About:
In partnership with local hosting agencies, our Advance Planning Clinics are available at several locations across BC by appointment:
New! Chilliwack & District Seniors Resources Society
Every 4th Monday of the month by appointment.
New! Sunshine Coast Resource Centre
Every 1st Friday of the month, by appointment.
New! Cariboo Friendship Society in Williams Lake
Mornings every 1st Wednesday of each month by appointment
Nanaimo Family Life Association
Every 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month by appointment.
Prince George Council of Seniors Resource Centre
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month by appointment.
Every second Monday of the month by appointment.
Seniors First BC is a charitable, non-profit society that provides information, advocacy, and support to seniors across BC who are dealing with issues affecting their well-being.
