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Guardianship Applications

When a person does not have a Personal Directive in place and subsequently loses mental capacity, it can create a gap in decision making for all non-financial issues. “Non-financial” issues concern the fundamental health and wellbeing related decisions that need to be made on behalf of a person who lacks the ability themselves to make these decisions.

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.

Please contact our office if you require legal guidance to guide you through this process.

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Proceeding with a guardianship or trusteeship application?

When an individual lacks the mental or physical capacity to care for themselves it can be extremely difficult for those close to that person, including friends and family members already engaged in a caring role. It is a very difficult circumstance as those tasked with caring for individuals that do no have capacity likely do not have authority to make the decisions that need to be made for this person. Further, individuals may find themselves being told they have made decisions that ...

Guardianship Applications

Guardianship Applications

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