Where to Get Help for Powers of Attorney
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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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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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