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The public trustee’s role in assisting represented adults with finances : Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee

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OPGT fact sheet that explains what a trustee does and how adults who do not have capacity to make their own decisions can be helped, and how their wishes must be taken into account.

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Specific decision-making : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA) [2023]

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OPGT fact sheet that explains how specific decision-making is designed to provide timely and effective decision-making services for adults who do not have the capacity to provide informed consent ... More ≫

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OPGT fact sheet that explains how specific decision-making is designed to provide timely and effective decision-making services for adults who do not have the capacity to provide informed consent for health care decisions or temporary admission to, or discharge from, a residential facility.

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About the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT)

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Fact sheet that explains what the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee is and what it does.

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Decision-making options : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act [2023]

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OPGT fact sheet that details all of the decision-making options available under current legislation.

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Capacity assessment : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act [2023]

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Fact sheet that explains what the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act, and how capacity assessment is done in the OPGT.

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Advance planning : making sure your wishes are known

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OPGT fact sheet that explains how Albertans can plan their wishes using personal directives, an enduring power of attorney and a will.

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Adult guardianship : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA)

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Fact sheet that details and gives a general overview of Adult Guardianship.

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Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee annual report

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The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, a branch of Alberta Justice and Solicitor General, provides services, tools and support for personal and financial matters to vulnerable Albertans ... More ≫

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The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, a branch of Alberta Justice and Solicitor General, provides services, tools and support for personal and financial matters to vulnerable Albertans and their families. The annual report, published annually, presents information about the OPGT goals and progress made in reaching them. Also a reflection of the work done in the past three years to address the Office of the Auditor General recommendations.

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Co-decision-making : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act [2022]

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This information sheet explains co-decision-making under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act. If an adult's ability to make personal decisions is impaired but they can make decisions with ... More ≫

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This information sheet explains co-decision-making under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act. 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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Supported decision-making : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act [2022]

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This information sheet explains supported decision-making under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act. Supported decision-making gives someone authority to access your personal information ... More ≫

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This information sheet explains supported decision-making under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act. 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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