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Ministry of Attorney General Provides information about incapacity planning, including an Enduring Power of Attorney form. www.ag.gov.bc.ca/incapacity-planning
Public Guardian and Trustee of BC The office can investigate the misuse of Power of Attorney where the donor has become “mentally incapable”, and can become trustee of people’s finances if no one else is willing. 700 - 808 West Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V6C 3L3

Phone: 604 660-4444
www.trustee.bc.ca

Lawyer Referral Service Offers referrals to lawyer who can provide up to a half-hour consultation for $25. In the Lower Mainland: 604.687.3221

Outside the Lower Mainland: 1.800.663.1919
lawyerreferral@bccba.org

The Society of Notaries Public of BC Offers a list of notaries near you. In the Lower Mainland: 604.681.4516

Outside the Lower Mainland: 1.800.663.0343
www.notaries.bc.ca

Law Students Legal Advice Clinics Law students from the University of British Columbia and University of Victoria offer free legal help with some legal matters In the Lower Mainland: 604.822.5791

Victoria: 250.385.1221
www.lslap.bc.ca

The Legal Services Society Call Centre Can answer legal questions and direct people to other information or services that can help them solve their legal problems. They do not give legal advice. In the Lower Mainland: 604.408.2172

Outside the Lower Mainland: 1.866.577.2525

Clicklaw A portal for public legal information and education in British Columbia. www.clicklaw.bc.ca
Access Pro Bono Society of BC If you cannot afford a lawyer, you can make an appointment for free legal assistance from volunteer lawyers with Access Pro Bono Society of BC. In the Lower Mainland: 604.878.7400

Outside the Lower Mainland: 1.877.762.6664

Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry To report a mental disorder claim contact the Teleclaim Contact Centre between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday to Friday. Phone toll-free: 1-888-967-5377

Telus, Rogers, and Bell mobility customers: #5377

Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry Provides detailed information about enduring power of attorney and representation agreements. info@nidus.ca

www.nidus.ca

The Alzheimer Society of BC Provides materials and information to help, families, individuals, and caregivers prepare for the future. www.alzheimerbc.org
Self Counsel Press Self Counsel Press publishes do-it-yourself guides on legal topics for BC. www.self-counsel.com
WorkSafeBC Teleclaim Contact Centre To report a mental disorder claim contact the Teleclaim Contact Centre between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday to Friday. Phone toll-free: 1-888-967-5377

Telus, Rogers, and Bell mobility customers: #5377

Community Resources Local senior citizen organizations, information centres, public libraries, Royal Canadian Legion, support groups and community agencies may have information and people who can help.
This information applies to British Columbia, Canada. Last reviewed for legal accuracy by People's Law School, 2014.



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