California Advance Health Care Directive Form
Make sure your family and your doctor know what your wishes are regarding medical treatment and life support with this free Advance Health Care Directive Form for California.
- An Advance Health Care Directive speaks for you if you are unable to communicate due to illness or injury.
- In Part 1 of the form you can, but are not required to, name another person to act as your agent, to make health care decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so, or even if you retain capacity.
- You can give instructions about your health care in Part 2, for your agent (if you appoint one) and for your health care provider to follow.
- The form includes information and instructions to help you complete it.
- This is Form 3-1 issued by the California Hospital Association.
- Available in PDF format.
Complete Legal Will Kit | USA
If you were to die without a Will, your loved ones will have to pay court costs and legal fees to administer your estate. Don't let that happen. Get your complete USA Legal Will Kit and Estate Plan.
- The USA Legal Will Kit and Estate Plan package contains everything you need to make your will:
- Last Will and Testament with self proving Affidavit, with instructions to help you complete the document and special provisions for Louisiana.
- Making a Valid Will in the United States, a guide to help you through the process of making your will and ensuring that it meets legal requirements in your State.
- Will Preparation Checklist.
- Glossary of legal terms commonly used in a Will.
- Information about the duties and responsibilities of an executor.
- Guidelines for choosing a personal guardian for minor children and a property guardian for minor beneficiaries.
- If you own real estate or other assets, whether in the United States or elsewhere, you should have a Will to make sure your property is distributed in accordance with your wishes.
- No need to buy multiple copies - you, your spouse or partner, and other family members can each prepare a Will using the same template.
California Advance Health Care Directive Form
Make sure your family and your doctor know what your wishes are regarding medical treatment and life support with this free Advance Health Care Directive Form for California.
- An Advance Health Care Directive speaks for you if you are unable to communicate due to illness or injury.
- In Part 1 of the form you can, but are not required to, name another person to act as your agent, to make health care decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so, or even if you retain capacity.
- You can give instructions about your health care in Part 2, for your agent (if you appoint one) and for your health care provider to follow.
- The form includes information and instructions to help you complete it.
- This is Form 3-1 issued by the California Hospital Association.
- Available in PDF format.
Estate Planning Forms Package — British Columbia
Make your will and plan for the future with this package of estate planning documents for British Columbia residents — Will, Power of Attorney, and Representation Agreement.
Planning ahead is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family, your finances, and your future.
This comprehensive B.C. Estate Planning Package includes the essential legal documents you need to prepare for unexpected events, name someone to manage your affairs if you become unable to do so, and ensure your wishes are respected.
The downloadable, editable forms in this package allow you to create, update, and organize your estate planning documents from the comfort of your own home.
Learn more about making a will in British Columbia.
What is included in the British Columbia Estate Planning Package?
Designed specifically for British Columbia residents, this convenient downloadable package includes the following professionally prepared templates:
1. British Columbia Enduring Power of Attorney
The Enduring Power of Attorney lets you name someone you trust to manage your property and financial affairs on your behalf, if you are unable to or you choose not to manage them yourself.
Your Power of Attorney gives your attorney the power to make the decisions and take the actions involving your financial or legal affairs that you can do for yourself. This can include a range of transactions, including:
- managing your banking and investment accounts
- running your business
- doing your income tax
- obtaining insurance
- buying or selling real estate and personal property (such as vehicles)
The Enduring Power of Attorney is an important part of a B.C. complete estate plan because it allows YOU to choose who will act on your behalf rather than leaving decisions to be made without your input.
2. British Columbia Revocation of Power of Attorney Form
This Revocation of Power of Attorney form allows you to formally cancel a previously granted Power of Attorney.
Use this document when you want to terminate an existing appointment and no longer wish the named attorney to have authority to act on your behalf.
3. British Columbia Section 9 (Enhanced) Representation Agreement with Limited and General Powers
The Section 9 Representation Agreement (Enhanced) (also called an RA9) gives you the means to appoint a representative as your agent, to make major health care and personal care decisions for you if you become unable to do so. This template is prepared in accordance with Section 9 of the Representation Agreement Act.
This document lets you grant your agent broad powers to make decisions about your healthcare and living situation, such as:
- where you can live, including assisted living or a care facility
- if and where you can work
- who you can have contact with
- what types of social and physical activities you participate in
- personal care and hygiene decisions
- consent to or refusal of health care
- access to medical records
The RA9 form does NOT give your agent the authority to manage your finances, business or legal affairs.
4. British Columbia Section 7 (Standard) Representation Agreement
The Section 7 Representation Agreement (Standard) lets you appoint a representative (agent) to help you with health care and personal care decisions, manage your financial affairs, and other matters that you specify in the document. This template is prepared in accordance with Section 7 of the Representation Agreement Act.
This document lets you grant your agent broad powers to make decisions about:
- personal care, including living arrangements, nutrition, personal hygiene, activities, and socializing
- management of routine financial affairs such as banking, filing tax returns, managing investments, and applying for benefits
- obtaining legal services, going to Small Claims Court, settling insurance claims
- health care matters including medications, diagnostic tests, dental work, surgery, and end-of-life comfort care
However, your agent CANNOT make decisions regarding:
- refusal of life-sustaining medical care
- divorce proceedings
- selling or managing real property.
5. Legal Will Kit for Canada
This comprehensive Canadian Legal Will Kit provides the information, instructions, and forms needed to prepare your own legally structured will.
The Canadian Will Kit package includes:
- A customizable Last Will and Testament template
- Step-by-step information and instructions
- Guidance to help you complete your will correctly
- Comprehensive estate planning questionnaire
Creating a will allows you to:
- Decide how your property and assets will be distributed
- Name beneficiaries
- Appoint an executor to administer your estate
- Provide instructions regarding your final wishes
- Help reduce uncertainty and stress for your family
Why do you need a British Columbia estate plan?
Many people put off estate planning because they assume it is only necessary for seniors, or for people with significant assets. In fact, every Canadian adult can benefit from having documents that explain their wishes and appoint trusted decision-makers.
Without proper planning, your family may face additional stress, delays, or uncertainty when dealing with your financial affairs, health care decisions, or estate administration.
A complete British Columbia estate plan can help you:
- Make the decision-making process easier for your family and loved ones
- Maintain control over important healthcare and financial decisions
- Choose who manages your affairs if you become unable to do so
- Clearly communicate your wishes
Why should I buy this B.C. estate planning package?
- Assistance and guidance. Each document in this Estate Planning Package comes with instructions and information to guide you through it.
- Reusable, editable forms. These fully editable MS Word forms are reusable and can be used by more than one person in your household, making this an affordable and practical way to organize your estate planning documents.
- Easy download. The documents are compiled into a .zip file for easy downloading and extraction.
- Compliance with laws. These Estate Planning Package forms are compliant with Canadian tax laws and the laws of the Province of British Columbia.
- Save money. Purchasing this all-in-one Estate Planning Package saves you 40% compared with purchasing each document separately.
Prepare your British Columbia will, Power of Attorney, and Representation Agreement today and gain the peace of mind that comes from knowing you have planned for future eventualities.
Additional Resources
- What is estate planning?, IG Wealth Management
- Why every Canadian should make a legally valid will, Empire Life
- Explaining the words and phrases commonly found in a Will, MegaDox.com
- Top Tips to Avoid Estate Tax in Canada, Munroe & Crawford
