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The Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) may take steps to become committee of estate if: | The Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) may take steps to become committee of estate if: | ||
* There is no valid enduring power of attorney, or the attorney is not fulfilling their role | |||
* The individual is incapable | |||
* There is a need for someone to make financial decisions | |||
* There is no suitable person available and willing to apply to be committee | |||
* There are no other less intrusive options | |||
The PGT charges a fee to provide estate management services in accordance with the ''Public Guardian and Trustee Fees Regulation'', BC Reg 312/2000 [PGT Fees Regulation]. | The PGT charges a fee to provide estate management services in accordance with the ''Public Guardian and Trustee Fees Regulation'', BC Reg 312/2000 [PGT Fees Regulation]. | ||
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The PGT can become committee of estate and/or person in one of two ways: | The PGT can become committee of estate and/or person in one of two ways: | ||
# The PGT may become committee of estate and/or person by Court Order. The PGT may bring an application for the appointment or, in a proceeding to appoint a committee, where there is a conflict, one or more of the parties may seek an Order that the PGT be appointed. The PGT will provide a response in the proceedings setting out whether they are prepared to take on this role. Typically, the PGT will only agree to act as committee of estate. A committee of person is required to make very personal decisions on behalf of the person and a family member or friend is usually more appropriate to act in this role if it is required. | |||
# As of December 1, 2014, the PGT may also become committee of estate by a legislative process set out in the ''AGA''. See below. | |||
For more information, please visit the PGT website: https://www.trustee.bc.ca/Pages/default.aspx. | For more information, please visit the PGT website: https://www.trustee.bc.ca/Pages/default.aspx. | ||
