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Spry Hawkins Micner
Suite 440, VanCity Tower
5900 No. 3 Road
Richmond, B.C. V6X 3P7

Tel: 604 233-7001
Fax: 604 233-7017
jack@willpowerlaw.com

I was thoroughly impressed with the offices of Spry Hawkins Micner. My father and step-mother's estate was handled quickly and professionally, but all the while, sensitivitiy was maintained. We had some tight deadlines to meet, but I was never let down.

- T. Aichele

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Elder Law

Books

The Complete Canadian Elder Care Guide
by Caroline Tapp- MacDougall




Articles and Other Information

Bill 29 - New Adult Guardianship Legislation

Informed Consent - An Issue we will ALL Deal with at Some Point.

Making Decisions for Others - a Heavy but Necessary Responsibility

So do you want to be Resuscitated?

Principal Residence and Care Facility

Caregivers

Changes coming to Adult Incapacity Planning

Something to Consider Re: Power of Attorney

Being a Personal Representative (You may have to quit your day job)

Did you know about Powers of Attorney

Setting up Joint Accounts

Financial Abuse of Seniors

Comment....Issues of Medication

Guaranteed Income Supplements & RRSPs

Becoming a Widow/Widower

Power of Attorney....WHo has it?

Wills for second marriages

The powers of a committee

The Charitable Remainder Trust

The need for a Representation Agreement

Does a change of surname require a change to title?

Time to Revisit the Property Transfer

Things to consider before co-habitating

A Good Written Agreement = A Good Neighbour? (moving into her condominium)

Transfering Title....is it the right move for you?

Estate Planning and Disabled Children

Ensure your loved ones are in control of their finances

Remedies for subsequent spouses left out of their spouse's Will

Powers of Attorney and their strength

Divorce and Estate Planning

The Power of Assets & Families

The Reverse Mortgage

RRSP's - Tax Deferral is not Forever

Seniors Living Together

I agreed to act under a Power of Attorney but now I don't want to, is there a way out?

The Blended Family (this ain't the Brady Bunch)

A Good Written Agreement = A Good Neighbour?

Need help with an elderly parent or relative?

Capacity- Keep your eye on your Elders!

Being Clear about your Parent's Wishes

Representation Agreements

Back to Basics - Committeeship and Elder Care

Capacity Issues Regarding Dementia

Temporary Substitute Decision Makers

The Power of Attorney

Watch Out for Your Elders!

Questions & Answers Regarding Health Care Costs


Links

Dial-A-Law

Canadian Centre For Elder Law Studies

BC Courthouse Library Society

Government of British Columbia