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Powers of Attorney Act

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This act allows adult Albertans to prepare a Power of Attorney, which is a legal document where one person (donor) authorizes another person (attorney) to act on his/her behalf for financial and... More ≫

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This act allows adult Albertans to prepare a Power of Attorney, which is a legal document where one person (donor) authorizes another person (attorney) to act on his/her behalf for financial and property matters.

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Public Trustee Act

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The Public Trustee Act creates the office of the Public Trustee in Alberta, and sets out the duties and functions of the Public Trustee, including acting as a trustee for people who have lost... More ≫

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The Public Trustee Act creates the office of the Public Trustee in Alberta, and sets out the duties and functions of the Public Trustee, including acting as a trustee for people who have lost capacity under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act, administering the estates of deceased persons, and holding funds in trust for minors. The Act sets out how the Public Trustee operates and how money is managed.

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Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act

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The Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act establishes a range of decision making supports for adults who requires assistance, or who do not have the capacity, to make personal and financial... More ≫

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The Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act establishes a range of decision making supports for adults who requires assistance, or who do not have the capacity, to make personal and financial decisions for themselves. It sets out the legal requirements for Supported Decision making, Co decision making, Guardianship, Trusteeship, and Specific Decision making.

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Personal Directives Act

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The Personal Directives Act sets out the rules governing the appointment of an agent to make personal decisions on an individual’s behalf in case they become unable or unfit to make those kinds of... More ≫

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The Personal Directives Act sets out the rules governing the appointment of an agent to make personal decisions on an individual’s behalf in case they become unable or unfit to make those kinds of decisions in the future. The Act provides details about who can make a personal directive, how it must be written and what information must be included.

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Applications and Appeals (Ministerial) Regulation

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The Applications and Appeals (Ministerial) Regulation, under the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped Act, establishes the application and appeal provisions for the Assured Income for the... More ≫

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The Applications and Appeals (Ministerial) Regulation, under the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped Act, establishes the application and appeal provisions for the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program.

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Family Support for Children with Disabilities Act

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Family Support for Children with Disabilities Act allows the director to assist a disabled child's guardian to obtain child focused services and supports and enter into an agreement with the... More ≫

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Family Support for Children with Disabilities Act allows the director to assist a disabled child's guardian to obtain child focused services and supports and enter into an agreement with the child's guardian with respect to the provision of family support services to the guardian. Highlights the the importance of facilitating the inclusion of children with disabilities in community life.

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Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship (Ministerial) Regulation

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The Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship (Ministerial) Regulation deals with the appointment of ‘supporters’ under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act. This regulation also sets out the rules... More ≫

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The Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship (Ministerial) Regulation deals with the appointment of ‘supporters’ under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act. This regulation also sets out the rules for capacity assessors under the Act.

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Public Trustee General Regulation

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The Public Trustee General Regulation provides more details about areas of the Public Trustee Act including the administration of small estates, the transfer of property between jurisdictions and... More ≫

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The Public Trustee General Regulation provides more details about areas of the Public Trustee Act including the administration of small estates, the transfer of property between jurisdictions and the handling of unclaimed property, and sets out relevant forms.

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Premier's Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities Act

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The Premier’s Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities Act establishes the Premier’s Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities and outlines the Council’s activities and... More ≫

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The Premier’s Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities Act establishes the Premier’s Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities and outlines the Council’s activities and membership. The Act invites the Council to provide advice to the Government of Alberta through public discussion and engagement with the disability community. Amendments to the Act have, among other things, encouraged the Council to advise the government on policy alignment in accordance with the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

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Guide Dogs Qualifications Regulation

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The Guide Dogs Qualifications Regulation prescribes the qualifications required for a dog to be considered a guide dog under the Blind Persons’ Rights Act.

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