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Specific decision-making : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA) [2021]

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This fact sheet explains specific decision-making under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act. Specific decision-making is designed to provide timely and effective decision-making services... More ≫

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This fact sheet explains specific decision-making under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act. 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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Your personal and financial decisions matter

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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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Information sheet. Maintenance for adult children

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The responsibility to pay child support may not end when a child becomes an adult. Maintenance may be payable for a child even after they become an adult, depending on their circumstances and on... More ≫

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The responsibility to pay child support may not end when a child becomes an adult. Maintenance may be payable for a child even after they become an adult, depending on their circumstances and on the wording of the court order for their support. The purpose of this information sheet is to explain MEP’s policy on enforcing support after a child becomes an adult.

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Resolution services

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This two-page fact sheet provides information on the role of the various program areas within and services provided by the Resolution Services division of Justice and Solicitor General.

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Alberta's Family Law Act

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This two-page fact sheet describes the Family Law Act, which provides guidelines on the rights and responsibilities of family members, and encourages settlement of family law disputes in the best... More ≫

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This two-page fact sheet describes the Family Law Act, which provides guidelines on the rights and responsibilities of family members, and encourages settlement of family law disputes in the best interests of children.

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What to do when a public trustee client dies : Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee

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The Public Trustee is appointed by the Alberta Government under the Public Trustee Act to protect and manage the financial interests of vulnerable Albertans. If you are looking after a represented... More ≫

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The Public Trustee is appointed by the Alberta Government under the Public Trustee Act to protect and manage the financial interests of vulnerable Albertans. If you are looking after a represented adult who is a client of the Public Trustee, this brochure provides direction about what to do in the event of their death.

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Assisting represented adults with finances : Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee

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The Public Trustee is appointed by the Alberta Government under the Public Trustee Act to protect and manage the financial interests of vulnerable Albertans. Trust administrators, lawyers,... More ≫

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The Public Trustee is appointed by the Alberta Government under the Public Trustee Act to protect and manage the financial interests of vulnerable Albertans. 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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Informal trusteeship : Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee

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People who suffer from a mental disability may need help managing their finances. The amount of assistance they need depends on their disability, what needs to be managed and who is willing and... More ≫

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People who suffer from a mental disability may need help managing their finances. The amount of assistance they need depends on their disability, what needs to be managed and who is willing and able to assist them. If the disabled person has minimal assets and only needs help managing a monthly government cheque, trusteeship can be arranged with the government department issuing the cheque. This type of trusteeship is commonly called informal trusteeship. There are no Court costs involved and the informal trustee is only accountable to the department that issues the cheque and not the Court.

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The Public Trustee as the representative of a deceased person's estate : Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee

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When no appropriate person or corporation is found to handle a deceased person’s estate, the Public Trustee will be called upon as a last resort. When a minor or a represented adult has an... More ≫

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When no appropriate person or corporation is found to handle a deceased person’s estate, the Public Trustee will be called upon as a last resort. When a minor or a represented adult has an interest in a deceased person’s property and financial assets, the Public Trustee may be called upon to be the personal representative of the estate. This happens when there is no will and the minor or represented adult is the closest next-of-kin in Alberta or when an executor cannot be found and no adult beneficiaries are found in Alberta. Find out the steps involved in administering an estate.

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Tips for newly appointed trustees : Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee

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Being appointed trustee is no small task and you should be commended for your commitment to helping others in time of need. Now that you’re a trustee, there are many rules you’ll need to follow.... More ≫

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Being appointed trustee is no small task and you should be commended for your commitment to helping others in time of need. Now that you’re a trustee, there are many rules you’ll need to follow. The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee has developed this booklet to help you through your first days of being a trustee.

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