October 1, 2006

A Comparative Analysis of Adult Guardianship Laws in BC, New Zealand and Ontario

An adult guardian is somebody who is appointed to make decisions for an adult who is not capable of doing so. Individuals might need an adult guardian if they suffer from conditions such as a mental illness or handicap, a degenerative disease, or a head injury. This appointed individual is Read more…

May 1, 2006

Viatical Settlements

A viatical settlement is a transaction where a terminally ill individual who owns a life insurance policy sells it to a third party. The third party agrees to pay the insured individual an amount that is less than the value of the insurance policy, and to pay the premiums of Read more…

March 6, 2005

The Recognition of Adult Guardianship Orders from Outside the Province

This project explored the procedures surrounding issues that arise when adult guardianship orders are made outside the province. Adult guardianship orders appoint persons to make decisions and manage the physical well-being, property, and financial affairs in circumstances where individuals are unable to act for themselves. The Report issued as part Read more…

September 5, 2002

Health Care Decisions and End-of-Life Issues

This project considers issues arising out of the implementation of new adult guardianship legislation, in particular the Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act (the HCCF). This project discusses those issues and also delves into implementation of two other statutes that also came into force as of 28 February Read more…

March 5, 2002

Private Care Agreements Between Older Adults and Friends or Family Members

A private care agreement involves an older adult’s transfer of property, usually residential property, to a friend or family member in exchange for a promise of care and support in the home. The arrangement is usually made orally and without legal advice, and the law regarding enforcement of such agreements Read more…