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Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT)

The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT) is a Government of Alberta office that assists adults who are unable to make personal or financial decisions for themselves. OPGT provides guardianship and trusteeship services, information on capacity assessments, help with court applications, and handles complaints about guardians, trustees and agents.

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Services offered

Guardianship services, trusteeship services, capacity assessment information, court applications, complaints about guardians/trustees/agents, and advance planning information.

Who is eligible

Adults in Alberta who need a substitute decision-maker and do not have family or friends able to act, or where there are concerns about an existing guardian or trustee.

Age groups served

Adults (18–64)

Disability types served

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