In a previous post, we discussed amendments to the Patients Property Act that will come into effect on December 1 2014. There are also amendments to the Adult Guardianship Act that will come into effect on that date.
The amendments will:
- affect the manner in which the Public Guardian and Trustee is appointed to manage the financial affairs of people determined to be incapable (called "adults" under the legislation"); and
- increase the procedural protections of adults. There are various mechanisms by which an adult can challenge a certification that he or she is incapable.
If you are confronted with these issues, the following resources may be helpful:
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