A Representation Agreement allows you to authorize someone else (known as your Representative) to make medical decisions for you, both major and minor. It is important if you have specific
wishes about your end of life wishes, for example: no life support if you are in a vegetative state.
*In B.C, you may only sign a Will, Power of Attorney or Representation Agreement when you reach the age of majority which is 19; Your Power of Attorney and Representation Agreement are no longer valid when you die; Once you are deemed mentally incapable of managing your own affairs, you cannot sign a Will, Power of Attorney or Representation Agreement.