Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee
Our vision is a society where the interests of vulnerable people are protected.
The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee:
- protects the property rights of children under the age of eighteen;
- administers the property and finances of adults who are incapable of managing their financial affairs, monitors other property guardians and investigates allegations of financial abuse;
- administers the estates of deceased persons; and
- holds and administers unclaimed property.
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Guardianship and Co-decision-making for Dependent Adults
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Powers of Attorney for Adults
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The Public Guardian and Trustee as Guardian for a Dependent Adult
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Investigating Financial Abuse
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Administering the Estate of Someone Who's Died
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The Public Guardian and Trustee as Administrator of an Estate
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Protecting the Legal and Financial Interests of Children and Youth
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Counsel for Children
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