Recorded on August 19, 2021
[1:31:48] This session explains the concept of Elder Law as an area of practice and examines how it intersects with other areas of the law. In understanding the different areas of law that affect seniors in BC, participants learn about unique challenges that face seniors and those assisting seniors when they interact with the legal system.
Key topics addressed included capacity, advance planning tools, undue influence, and best practices when serving seniors.
Presentation material: PDF download
00:00 Introduction
03:03 Free legal clinic: TRU Community Legal Clinic
10:20 Elder law intersects with other areas of law
12:52 Assessing capacity
23:22 Blended families changes estate planning
29:17 When is power of attorney effective?
32:25 Springing power of attorney and enduring power of attorney
34:30 Who can draft and execute a power of attorney
37:04 Undue influence
42:16 Duress or unconscionability
49:43 Guiding clients to make their own decision
53:45 Things to consider when serving an aging population
1:08:04 Advance care planning and committeeship when there is no power of attorney
1:10:20 Who can help with drafting a power of attorney
1:18:55 Resources for blended family style wills
1:21:00 Considerations when capacity fluctuates
Speaker: Kelly Melynk, supervising lawyer, Community Legal Clinic, Thompson Rivers University
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