COVID-19 Considerations For A Representation Agreement

A Representation Agreement is an instrument by which an adult can appoint someone (a "Representative") to help them make decisions about their health care (e.g. major surgeries and immunizations), their personal care (e.g. diet and living arrangements), and in some cases, their routine financial affairs (e.g. paying bills and disposing of investments). Generally, a Representative can continue to make these types of decisions on behalf of the adult if the adult becomes incapable.

When making (or revising) a Representation Agreement, there are certain additional factors relating to the COVID-19 pandemic that an adult may wish to consider. Examples of these factors include the following: