Committeeship
Help with a BC Supreme Court committeeship application for a family member who is incapable without a Power of Attorney.
Overview
Committeeship Lawyer in Surrey, BC
Committeeship is the BC Supreme Court process that appoints a “committee” to manage an incapable person’s affairs under the Patients Property Act. We help prepare and file the application: medical evidence of incapacity, drafting the court petition and supporting affidavit, serving notice on the respondent, family members and the Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT), and carrying it through to a court order.
A Committee of estate manages legal, financial and administrative affairs. A Committee of a person manages healthcare and personal care decisions. Committeeship is generally a last resort: slower and more burdensome than a Power of Attorney, and a committee of estate usually reports regularly to the PGT.
Why Cube Law
Why Choose Our Committeeship Lawyers?
We prepare the full application
No referrals to outside counsel — your lawyer already knows your file.
We handle notice and the PGT review
The respondent, family members and the Public Guardian and Trustee must all be properly notified, and the PGT reviews the application before the court decides. We manage that process.
We explain estate versus person
A Committee of estate and a Committee of a person cover different areas. We explain which your family needs, and prepare for both where the situation calls for it.
An estimate before you commit
Billed hourly. Contact our office and we will give you an estimate once we understand your situation.
How It Works
What Happens After You Reach Out
01
Reach Out
Call, email, or book a consultation if your matter needs one.
02
Quote + Intake
Get your fixed fee or estimate, complete intake, and we run our conflict check.
03
Retainer Secures Your File
Paid into trust — this is when we’re officially engaged.
04
We Get to Work
Updates as your matter moves through to resolution.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does committeeship last?
Generally for as long as the person remains incapable, typically ending once their estate moves to probate.
What is a committeeship?
A BC Supreme Court order appointing a committee to manage the affairs of someone mentally incapable without a valid POA.
What does the application involve?
Medical evidence, a court petition and affidavit, notice to respondent, family and the PGT, then a judge’s decision.
Does a committee get paid for the role?
Generally not — it’s usually voluntary, with ongoing PGT reporting for a committee of estate.
How is committeeship different from a Power of Attorney?
A POA is prepared in advance and avoids court entirely; committeeship is a court application made after the fact.
Client Feedback
What Clients Say
Appreciate the help and guidance on our recent townhouse purchase.Rajat was helpful and accommodative of our Qs as FTHB along with providing insights on some processes that we later benefitted from.
Arpit Kansal
Home Purchase Client
I found them through a random Google search as I was selling my home and in need of help. I had no idea what the process was..it seemed really overwhelming, but they explained everything so well and really made it easy for me. I can't thank them enough. Excellent five star service
Brandon Smith
Home Sale Client
From the Blog
Recent Insights
Ready to talk to our team?
Book a consultation or leave a message and our team will get back to you.
- Fixed fees for most matters, confirmed in writing before we start
- A small, friendly team that handles your calls, intake and your file
- Based in South Surrey, serving clients across BC