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The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT) provides information, education and support to vulnerable Albertans and their families related to personal and financial matters. OPGT also... More ≫

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The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT) provides information, education and support to vulnerable Albertans and their families related to personal and financial matters. OPGT also provides information and education to Albertans on the tools they can use to safeguard their future personal and financial matters.

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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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