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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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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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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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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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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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Caseflow conference

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Caseflow conference is a free program that brings parties together to discuss resolution of their family issues outside of court and in a way that focuses on the best interests of the child(ren).... More ≫

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Caseflow conference is a free program that brings parties together to discuss resolution of their family issues outside of court and in a way that focuses on the best interests of the child(ren). The program is offered by the Government of Alberta in collaboration with the Alberta Court of Justice and the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta.

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Report on crime and justice statistics

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This report is the first Public’s Right to Know publication on crime and justice data for Alberta. Data presented is a combination of data collected by the former Ministry of Justice and Solicitor... More ≫

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This report is the first Public’s Right to Know publication on crime and justice data for Alberta. Data presented is a combination of data collected by the former Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General and data reported to Statistics Canada by police services across Alberta. Data is presented for a five-year period.

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Advance planning : making sure your wishes are known

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Fact sheet from the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee explaining how Albertans can plan their wishes using personal directives, an enduring power of attorney and a will.

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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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Fact sheet from the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee explaining what a trustee does and how adults who do not have capacity to make their own decisions can be helped, and how their wishes... More ≫

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Fact sheet from the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee explaining 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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Capacity assessment : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act [2023]

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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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