Publications
Enduring Powers of Attorney: Safeguards Against Abuse, Final Report 88
The Powers of Attorney Act allows a donor of a power of attorney to provide either that the power of attorney will come into effect on the donor’s mental incapacity or infirmity or that the power of attorney will continue in force despite the donors supervening mental incapacity or infirmity. It classifies both springing and continuing powers of attorney as “enduring” powers of attorney (EPA). The great majority of attorneys exercise their control for the donor’s benefit, […]
| AREA OF LAW | Wills and Succession |
| TAGS | epa, donor, incapacity, safeguard, infirmity, attorney, control, enduring, powers, public, Rights, trustee |
| FORMAT | Publications |
| FILE | fr088.pdf |
February 1, 2003
Non-Resident Trustees Under the Dependent Adults Act, Final Report 86
A trustee under the Dependent Adults Act of Alberta handles some or all of the financial affairs of a dependent adult, depending on the terms of the trusteeship order. An individual cannot be appointed a trustee under the Dependent Adults Act unless the individual is a resident of Alberta. The Act’s prohibition of non-resident trustees creates significant practical difficulties if the only suitable or most suitable potential trustee is a non-resident or if an Alberta trustee is appointed and […]
| AREA OF LAW | Wills and Succession Family Law |
| TAGS | non-resident, dependent, safeguard, enforcement, money, appointment, security, trustee |
| FORMAT | Publications |
| FILE | fr086.pdf |
January 29, 2002