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Both a power of attorney and a representation agreement cease to have effect when you die.
Both a power of attorney and a representation agreement cease to have effect when you die.


== You've heard the term "living will"; what is that? ==
== What is a "living will"? ==


A "living will" is not a legal document in British Columbia. The term has been used to describe a person’s wishes for their health care treatments, and particularly treatments they do not want in an end-of-life situation. The options available in British Columbia to address health care wishes for an end-of-life situation are a '''representation agreement''' or an '''advance directive'''. Both are ways to plan for health care decisions that may need to be made before you die.   
A "living will" is not a legal document in British Columbia. The term has been used to describe a person’s wishes for their health care treatments, and particularly treatments they do not want in an end-of-life situation. The options available in British Columbia to address health care wishes for an end-of-life situation are a '''representation agreement''' or an '''advance directive'''. Both are ways to plan for health care decisions that may need to be made before you die.   
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