Public Guardian and Trustee

The BC government's Public Guardian and Trustee provides services concerning the estates of children, estates without trustees or administrators, and adults who require assistance with decision-making, including those who are not mentally competent. Phone: Outside of the Lower Mainland, call Enquiry BC at 1-800-663-7867 and ask to be connected with the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee. Website: Click on "Reports and Publications" and scroll down to "Adult Guardianship" for information on adult guardianship agreements.

Website www.trustee.bc.ca Phone 1-604-660-4444

In law, (1) a judge's conclusions after hearing argument and considering the evidence presented at a trial or an application, (2) a judgment, or (3) the judge's reasons. A judge's written or oral decision will include the judge's conclusions about the relief or remedies claimed as well as their findings of fact and conclusions of law. A written decision is called the judge’s "reasons for judgment." See "common law," "conclusions of law" and "findings of fact."

In law, having the capacity, ability, or authorization to do a thing. A person who is competent to give evidence is sane and able to understand the issues and results of their evidence. A court that is competent has the authority to deal with the issues in a case and authority over the parties to that case.