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Specific decision-making and emergency decision-making : Adult Guardianship and Trustee Act (AGTA)

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Background on the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act and new decision-making options under the Act. Overview of guiding principles and key concepts regarding specific decision-making and... More ≫

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Background on the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act and new decision-making options under the Act. Overview of guiding principles and key concepts regarding specific decision-making and emergency decision-making.

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Guardianship : making decisions on the adult’s participation in education or training

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Guardianship is a legal court order which gives an individual (the guardian) the legal authority and responsibility to make or assist in making decisions about (non-financial) personal matters on... More ≫

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Guardianship is a legal court order which gives an individual (the guardian) the legal authority and responsibility to make or assist in making decisions about (non-financial) personal matters on behalf of another adult. This fact sheet provides a brief introduction to assist guardians in making education and training decisions on behalf of the adult whom they represent.

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Guardianship : general overview

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Guardianship is a legal court order which gives an individual (the guardian) the legal authority and responsibility to make or assist in making decisions about (non-financial) personal matters on... More ≫

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Guardianship is a legal court order which gives an individual (the guardian) the legal authority and responsibility to make or assist in making decisions about (non-financial) personal matters on behalf of another adult.

Guardianship : making decisions on the represented adult’s health care

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Guardianship is a legal court order which gives an individual (the guardian) the legal authority and responsibility to make or assist in making decisions about (non-financial) personal matters on... More ≫

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Guardianship is a legal court order which gives an individual (the guardian) the legal authority and responsibility to make or assist in making decisions about (non-financial) personal matters on behalf of another adult. This fact sheet provides a brief introduction to assist guardians in making health care decisions on behalf of the adult whom they represent.

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Guardianship : making decisions on the represented adult’s employment

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Guardianship is a legal court order which gives an individual (the guardian) the legal authority and responsibility to make or assist in making decisions about (non-financial) personal matters on... More ≫

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Guardianship is a legal court order which gives an individual (the guardian) the legal authority and responsibility to make or assist in making decisions about (non-financial) personal matters on behalf of another adult. This fact sheet provides a brief introduction to assist guardians in making employment decisions on behalf of the adult whom they represent.

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Guardianship : making decisions on legal proceedings for a represented adult

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Guardianship is a legal court order which gives an individual (the guardian) the legal authority and responsibility to make or assist in making decisions about (non-financial) personal matters on... More ≫

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Guardianship is a legal court order which gives an individual (the guardian) the legal authority and responsibility to make or assist in making decisions about (non-financial) personal matters on behalf of another adult. This fact sheet provides a brief introduction to assist guardians in making legal decisions on behalf of the adult whom they represent.

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Capacity assessment : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act [2010]

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Capacity is assessed to provide the Court with information to help determine whether or not a co-decision maker, guardian, or trustee should be appointed for an adult. Learn about how this works,... More ≫

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Capacity is assessed to provide the Court with information to help determine whether or not a co-decision maker, guardian, or trustee should be appointed for an adult. Learn about how this works, who is authorized to conduct capacity assessments, and how to find a qualified capacity assessor.

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Personal directives : choosing now for the future [2009]

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A personal directive is a legal document you write in case you cannot make your own personal decisions in the future. This brochure describes how to write a personal directive and instruct someone... More ≫

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A personal directive is a legal document you write in case you cannot make your own personal decisions in the future. This brochure describes how to write a personal directive and instruct someone you trust to make decisions for you.

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Understanding personal directives [2009]

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This 24-page booklet provides in-depth information about what a personal directive is, how to write a personal directive, areas of decision making authority and how to choose an agent/representative.

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Supported decision-making : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act [2009]

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Supported decision-making gives someone authority to access your personal information and help you make and communicate your decisions. This is for adults who have the capacity to make their own... More ≫

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Supported decision-making gives someone authority to access your personal information and help you make and communicate your decisions. This is for adults who have the capacity to make their own personal decisions but would like to have someone they trust help them in the decision-making process. This would be helpful for capable people who face complex decisions, people whose first language is not English, and people with mild disabilities.

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