Elder Law BC — Grey Divorce and Senior Estate Planning. Elder law covers the legal issues faced by BC seniors and those approaching retirement, including grey divorce, pension and retirement asset division, long-term spousal support, capacity planning, powers of attorney, representation agreements, adult guardianship, and elder financial abuse. Grey divorce refers to separation after age 50, when the financial stakes are particularly high because retirement savings, pensions, and real estate are fully accumulated and spousal support may be long-term or indefinite. Pension division at grey divorce requires careful attention to the type of pension, BC pension division rules, commutation options, and tax consequences. Long-term spousal support following a marriage of 20 or more years may be indefinite and at the higher end of the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines range. An Enduring Power of Attorney and Representation Agreement are essential planning documents for BC seniors, authorizing trusted persons to manage finances and healthcare if capacity is lost. Adult guardianship through the BC courts may be necessary when an adult is incapacitated and has not made prior planning. Elder financial abuse by family members or caregivers is a growing concern in BC and can give rise to both civil and criminal remedies. Andrew Liggett has helped BC seniors and their families navigate elder law issues since 1991. Independent legal advice is strongly recommended for seniors facing separation, incapacity planning, or estate planning challenges. Sea to Sky Law provides compassionate and experienced elder law advice to BC seniors and their families across the province. Sea to Sky Law has served British Columbia families and businesses since 1991. Our approach combines practical legal advice with compassionate understanding of the human situations behind every legal matter. We serve all of BC by phone and secure video. Independent legal advice is always strongly recommended before making decisions that affect your family, your estate, or your business.