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Protecting minors entitled to money or property : Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee

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In Alberta, anyone under the age of 18 is considered a minor. Parents or guardians can make personal decisions for minors regarding things like education, medical care and social activities.... More ≫

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In Alberta, anyone under the age of 18 is considered a minor. Parents or guardians can make personal decisions for minors regarding things like education, medical care and social activities. However, they do not automatically have the power to receive and manage money or property for a minor. The Public Trustee is appointed by the Alberta Government under the Public Trustee Act to protect and manage the financial interests of vulnerable Albertans. The trust administrators, lawyers, taxation officers, auditors and support staff in the Office of the Public Trustee act on behalf of people with mental disabilities, administer the estates of deceased persons and protect the property interests of minors.

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Ministry of Human Services' response to the Office of the Auditor General's report, 2013

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Overview, conclusion and specific responses to the recommendations in the Office of the Auditor General's report. Also included is a plan for transformational changes for the Office of the Public... More ≫

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Overview, conclusion and specific responses to the recommendations in the Office of the Auditor General's report. Also included is a plan for transformational changes for the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT).

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Tips for newly appointed trustees

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Guidelines for newly-appointed private trustees, including: how to provide proof of authority, who to notify, banking and other financial arrangements, and getting to know the Adult Guardianship... More ≫

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Guidelines for newly-appointed private trustees, including: how to provide proof of authority, who to notify, banking and other financial arrangements, and getting to know the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA).

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Your role as specific decision maker

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If an adult doesn't have the capacity to make decisions, a health care provider can choose one of the adult’s relatives to make a one-time, time-sensitive decision. Specific decision-making can be... More ≫

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If an adult doesn't have the capacity to make decisions, a health care provider can choose one of the adult’s relatives to make a one-time, time-sensitive decision. Specific decision-making can be about health care, and/or temporary admission to or discharge from a residential care facility.

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Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act : specific decision-making [2010]

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If an adult doesn't have the capacity to make decisions, a health care provider can choose one of the adult’s relatives to make a one-time, time-sensitive decision. Specific decision-making can be... More ≫

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If an adult doesn't have the capacity to make decisions, a health care provider can choose one of the adult’s relatives to make a one-time, time-sensitive decision. Specific decision-making can be about health care, and/or temporary admission to or discharge from a residential care facility.

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Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act : protective measures and investigations fact sheet

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The Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA) offers options to support adult Albertans who need assistance making personal and/or financial decisions. When an authorized decision-maker is not... More ≫

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The Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA) offers options to support adult Albertans who need assistance making personal and/or financial decisions. When an authorized decision-maker is not doing their job properly, AGTA provides protective measures including complaints and investigations.

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Capacity assessments under AGTA & PDA

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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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Aide à la prise de décision [French]

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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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Corresponsabilidad en la toma de decisiones [Spanish]

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If an adult’s ability to make personal decisions is impaired but they can make decisions with good support, co-decision-making may be an option. The adult who needs support doesn’t lose authority... More ≫

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If an adult’s ability to make personal decisions is impaired but they can make decisions with good support, co-decision-making may be an option. The adult who needs support doesn’t lose authority to make their own decisions. They share that authority with their co-decision-maker.

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Захисні заходи та розслідування [Ukrainian]

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When an authorized decision-maker is not doing their job properly, the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA) provides protective measures. This brochure explains how to make a complaint... More ≫

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When an authorized decision-maker is not doing their job properly, the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA) provides protective measures. This brochure explains how to make a complaint about a legal decision-maker, and what happens during an investigation.

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