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Dependant Adult Applications

The Dependent Adults Act was created to provide a legal guardian for people who cannot make their own decisions or who need assistance in making decisions in their best interest.

Guardianship decisions include: where the dependent adult will live, personal contacts, social activities, employment, education and training, licences and permits, legal matters excluding finances, health care, daily living routines.

A guardian's responsibilities are based on the needs of the dependent adult. As each person’s needs and capabilities differ, so do the responsibilities of each guardian.

When a person with a mental disability has an estate to manage and/or require assistance with budgeting money and with payment of monthly expenses it may become necessary for a trustee to be appointed under the Dependent Adults Act.  A trustee can be an adult residing in Alberta, a trust company or the Public Trustee.

Trustees & Guardians

What is the difference between a Trustee & a Guardian?

A trustee manages the financial affairs of a dependent adult.

A guardian makes personal decisions for the dependent adult, for example; decisions about health care, living arrangements, diet and dress, and non-estate legal concerns.  A guardian's authority is limited to the powers set out in the Court Order.

There are numerous documents required to apply for a Guardianship and/or Trustee Order.  PPSC has experience preparing and filing these documents and we can help you to file these documents at Surrogate Court.  Save yourself time and money and Contact us to see what we can do for you.