Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee
Government of Alberta - Ministry of Seniors, Community, and Social Services
- Description
- Provides a variety of services, information, and resources regarding: guardianship services, trusteeship services, capacity assessment information and court applications, complaints about guardians, trustees, and agents, and advance planning.
Service offers:
- decision-making mechanisms for individuals who are unable to make personal and / or financial decisions for themselves
- assistance to Albertans to plan for a time when they may no longer have the capacity to make decisions due to an illness or injury
The decision-making mechanisms are provided through the:
- Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act
- Public Trustee Act
- Personal Directives Act
- Mental Health Act
Also acts for and administers the property of represented adults, minor children, and deceased persons when the Office is the most appropriate resource to provide support and protection.
- Eligibility
- Yes, Service targeted to:
- adults who are unable to make personal and / or financial decisions for themselves
- and minors trusts
- Application Process
- Service Access: See below, To access service:
- contact for general information about decision-making options
- or visit website to find the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT) office nearest you
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: No,
- Telephone
- 780-427-2744 (Guardianship and Trusteeship Services)
- Fax
- 780-422-9136 (Trusteeship Services)
- Fax
- 780-422-9138 (Guardianship Services)
- Web Site
- http://www.alberta.ca/opgt-supports
- Languages
- English - Interpretive services can be accessed on request.
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: No
Membership Fee: No - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A - - Topic(s)
- Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- February 28, 2024
- Address
- 10365 97 Street NW
Edmonton, AB, T5J 3Z8
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon08:15 AM to 04:30 PMTue08:15 AM to 04:30 PMWed08:15 AM to 04:30 PMThu08:15 AM to 04:30 PMFri08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Closed 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM. Closed statutory holidays.