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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 Seniors, Community and Social Services, provides services, tools and support for personal and financial matters to vulnerable... More ≫

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The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, a branch of Alberta Seniors, Community and Social Services, provides services, tools and support for personal and financial matters to vulnerable Albertans and their families. The annual report presents information about the OPGT goals and progress made in reaching them.

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Urgent guardianship and trusteeship orders : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA)

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This two-page fact sheet explains the process for applying for an urgent order for guardianship and trusteeship if urgent decisions need to be made, in cases such as immediate risk of death or... More ≫

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This two-page fact sheet explains the process for applying for an urgent order for guardianship and trusteeship if urgent decisions need to be made, in cases such as immediate risk of death or serious physical or mental harm.

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Supported decision-making : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act [2022 to current]

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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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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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Protective measures and investigations : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA) [2021]

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

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Fact sheet from the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee explaining how specific decision-making is designed to provide timely and effective decision-making services for adults who do not... More ≫

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Fact sheet from the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee explaining 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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Decision-making options : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act [2023]

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Fact sheet from the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee detailing all of the decision-making options available under current legislation.

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Capacity assessment : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act [2023 to current]

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Fact sheet explaining the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act and how capacity assessment is determined by the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee.

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Co-decision-making : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act

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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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Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee business plan

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The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, a branch of the Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services, provides services, tools and support for personal and financial matters to... More ≫

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The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, a branch of the Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services, provides services, tools and support for personal and financial matters to vulnerable Albertans and their families. The business plan, published annually, presents the outcomes and strategies of the Office over a three-year period, and the measures that will be used to evaluate the Office's performance in achieving these outcomes and strategies.

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