If a person loses their mental capacity to manage their financial, legal, administrative, or business affairs, their loved ones can apply for Committeeship. You can make this application for your family member if they have not prepared a Power of Attorney, Representation Agreement, or other related documents.
Cube Law helps you go through the legal process of receiving Committeeship in British Columbia. Our lawyers are well-versed in the local law and will guide you in taking care of your loved one.
In most cases, Committeeship continues until the probate grant is approved. Then, the appointed administrator or executor will take over and handle the concerned affairs instead of the Committee.
There are two major types of Committeeship in British Columbia – Committeeship of a person and that of an estate.
While a Committee of estate deals with legal, financial, and administrative affairs, a Committee of person is all about handling healthcare and personal care matters.
If your loved one has lost mental capacity without preparing a POA or a representation agreement, you can approach our lawyers to receive Committeeship in Surrey or other BC regions.
Our family lawyers in BC always prefer mediation over trials as long as trials become inevitable. A family going on a trial spends a lot of time, money, and effort. Moreover, the emotional tension between its members increases with every passing day. If possible, family-related disputes should be handled without going to a trial. Our lawyers will persuade you to do the same without compromising their services.
The barrier to entry for Committeeship is high because the decision is not made by the person whose affairs need to be managed. The application is made by someone from their family. The government needs to ensure that the Committee will use the power wisely without misusing it.
Committeeship is a voluntary action and does not receive any payment in most cases. People receiving Committeeship may be entitled to some benefits in certain cases. For example, people occupying positions like Company Directors will receive their fees.
It is always advisable to hire a lawyer for Committeeship in BC. The process is stricter and more expensive than getting a Power of Attorney or Representation Agreement. Your lawyer will keep you informed and prevent you from committing any errors along the way.
Cube Law Corporation can help you through the legal process known as Committeeship. This is generally viewed as a last resort and is only necessary when the person did not establish a power of attorney, representation agreement, or similar legal document while they were still capable. When compared to creating a power of attorney, Committeeship can be more expensive and burdensome, often requiring regular reporting of financial decisions to the Public Guardian and Trustee’s Office. Typically, Committeeship remains in effect until a grant of probate is finalized, at which point an Executor or Administrator takes over from the appointed Committee.
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