Court Compels Individual To Undergo Mental Capacity Assessments
A “committee” is a legal guardian, appointed by the court, to act for an individual who has reduced capacity. A “committee of estate” acts for ... Continued
Committeeship Applications: the Uragi Case
A growing area in estate litigation is committeeship applications. A committee is a person or institution who is appointed to make personal, medical, legal and/or ... Continued
Garner v. Garner – Can you obtain a court ordered visitation schedule with an elderly parent?
Court refuses to order specific visitation rights under its parens patriae jurisdiction.
Does the Public Guardian and Trustee Charge Fees?
The PGT is partially funded by the fees it collects.
A Committee’s Duty to Foster the Independence of the Patient
New provision of the Patients Property Act requires committees to foster the independence of patients
Summary: The 2012-2013 Public Guardian and Trustee Annual Report
The PGT’s mandate includes protecting minors, disabled adults and estates of deceased persons
Supreme Court of Canada Clarifies Ontario Procedure for Withdrawing Life Support
Supreme Court of Canada Clarifies Ontario Procedure for Withdrawing Life Support
I can do that as Committee, can’t I?
Discussion on the rights and obligations of committees