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1 October 2014

Are There New Amendments Coming To The Adult Guardianship Act?

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In a previous post, we discussed amendments to the Patients Property Act that will come into effect on December 1 2014.
Canada Family and Matrimonial

In a previous post, we discussed amendments to the Patients Property Act that will come into effect on December 1 2014.  There are  also amendments to the Adult Guardianship Act that will come into effect on that date.

The amendments will:

  • affect the manner in which the Public Guardian and Trustee is appointed to manage the financial affairs of people determined to be incapable (called "adults" under the legislation"); and
  • increase the procedural protections of adults.  There are various mechanisms by which an adult can challenge a certification that he or she is incapable.

If you are confronted with these issues, the following resources may be helpful:

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