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==== Public Guardian and Trustee of BC (PGT) ==== | ==== Public Guardian and Trustee of BC (PGT) ==== | ||
*An independent, impartial public official and Officer of the Court who serves to balance protection with autonomy and to ensure | *An independent, impartial public official and Officer of the Court who serves to balance protection with autonomy and to ensure that people may live as they choose with the support of family and friends. | ||
*Offers '''Child and Youth Services'''; namely upholds and protects the rights of those under the age of 19 by reviewing all personal injury settlements, legal contracts, trusts and estates involving minors and | *Offers '''Child and Youth Services'''; namely upholds and protects the rights of those under the age of 19 by reviewing all personal injury settlements, legal contracts, trusts and estates involving minors and by ensuring that children are properly represented in all legal matters that affect their lives. | ||
*Acts as guardian of estate for children who are in provincial government care and for those undergoing adoption. | *Acts as guardian of estate for children who are in provincial government care and for those undergoing adoption. | ||
*'''Services to Adults''' are primarily to uphold the rights of adults who are unable to manage their own affairs. This role includes helping them with financial and legal matters and supporting their lifestyle and health care decisions. | *'''Services to Adults''' are primarily to uphold the rights of adults who are unable to manage their own affairs. This role includes helping them with financial and legal matters and supporting their lifestyle and health care decisions. | ||
*'''Estate Administration''' settles the estates of deceased persons when there is no named executor or when there is no one willing or able to act as executor. This includes securing assets, settling debts and claims against the estate and identifying and locating heirs and beneficiaries. | *'''Estate Administration''' settles the estates of deceased persons when there is no named executor or when there is no one willing or able to act as executor. This includes securing assets, settling debts and claims against the estate and identifying and locating heirs and beneficiaries. | ||
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| address = 700-808 West Hastings St. <br /> Vancouver, BC V6C 3L3 | | address = 700-808 West Hastings St. <br /> Vancouver, BC V6C 3L3 | ||
| phone = (604) 660-4444 <br /> Fax: (604) 660-0374 | | phone = (604) 660-4444 <br /> Fax: (604) 660-0374 | ||