Adults | Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia

When the PGT is involved

How to make a report to the PGT and how the PGT investigates those reports.

How the PGT manages the financial, legal or personal affairs of an adult.

Learn about the role and responsibilities of a private committee, plus get access to support tools.

How to ask for consent for an adult who needs to move into a care facility.

How to ask for consent for health care decisions for an adult.

The laws to support adults who need help with decision making.

The legal tools available to adults who want to plan for a time when they may need help with decision making.

How the PGT and others may be able to help.

Resources for healthcare professionals involved in the Certificate of Incapability process in B.C.

Information for anyone authorized by the PGT to make healthcare or care facility admission decisions for others.

Information about the various legal tests of capacity.