Difference between revisions of "Adult Guardianship (15:V)"
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Adults may consult ''CLAS'' and the Public Guardian and Trustee for more information on committeeship. The Public Guardian and Trustee produces a number of helpful publications on committeeships. The resources can be found at http://www.trustee.bc.ca/reports-and-publications/Pages/default.aspx. It is also advisable to contact an Estate and Guardianship Litigation Lawyer, possibly through the Law Society’s Lawyer Referral Service (604-687-3221). | Adults may consult ''CLAS'' and the Public Guardian and Trustee for more information on committeeship. The Public Guardian and Trustee produces a number of helpful publications on committeeships. The resources can be found at http://www.trustee.bc.ca/reports-and-publications/Pages/default.aspx. It is also advisable to contact an Estate and Guardianship Litigation Lawyer, possibly through the Law Society’s Lawyer Referral Service (604-687-3221). | ||
== A. Patients Property Act: Court-Ordered Committeeship == | == A. Patients Property Act: Court-Ordered Committeeship == | ||
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Section 1 of the PPA provides the following definitions: | Section 1 of the PPA provides the following definitions: | ||
* A "'''patient'''" is a person who is in incapable of managing their affairs or themselves, due to mental infirmity, disease, age etc. | |||
* A "'''committee'''" can be an appointed individual, the PGT, or a statutory property guardian | |||
=== 1. Types of Committees === | === 1. Types of Committees === | ||