A loss of capacity could be one that is short term or long term, and in either situation life continues on and decisions need to be made concerning these personal health and wellbeing decisions. 

Due to medical treatments and advancements obtaining authority to have decision making over a person for the long term, when they have a sustained lack of mental capacity, is very important.

A guardianship application requires very specific requirements and information to be completed for an application to be heard in the Alberta Court of King’s Bench.

With all guardianship applications the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee will conduct a review and will speak to the proposed represented adult.