Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee
Our vision is a society where the interests of vulnerable people are protected.
The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee:
- protects the property rights of children under the age of eighteen;
- administers the property and finances of adults who are incapable of managing their financial affairs, monitors other property guardians and investigates allegations of financial abuse;
- administers the estates of deceased persons; and
- holds and administers unclaimed property.
1. Information You Might Be Looking For
Guardianship and Co-decision-making for Dependent Adults
Learn about when an adult requires a guardian or co-decision-maker, and find out how to apply to become an adult guardian or co-decision-maker in Saskatchewan.
Powers of Attorney for Adults
Find information on powers of attorney for adults.
The Public Guardian and Trustee as Guardian for a Dependent Adult
Learn about the Public Guardian and Trustee's role as property guardian for a dependent adult.
Investigating Financial Abuse
Learn about the Public Guardian and Trustee's role in investigating the financial abuse of vulnerable adults.
Administering the Estate of Someone Who's Died
Find information on administering the estate of a deceased person and what your responsibilities may include.
The Public Guardian and Trustee as Administrator of an Estate
Learn about the Public Guardian and Trustee's role as the Official Administrator for the Province of Saskatchewan.
Protecting the Legal and Financial Interests of Children and Youth
Learn about the Public Guardian and Trustee's role in protecting the financial and legal interests of minors.
Counsel for Children
Learn about the Public Guardian and Trustee's role in providing counsel for children and youth in child protection proceedings.
4. Legislation
Relevant Legislation
- The Administration of Estates Act
- The Administration of Estates Regulations
- The Adult Guardianship and Co-decision-making Act
- The Adult Guardianship and Co-decision-making Regulations
- The Automobile Accident Insurance Act
- The Child and Family Services Act
- The Children's Law Act, 1997
- The Closing-out Sales Act
- The Condominium Property Act
- The Dependants' Relief Act, 1996
- The Enforcement of Canadian Judgments Act, 2002
- The Escheats Act
- The Family Maintenance Act, 1997
- The Fatal Accidents Act
- The Health Care Directives and Substitute Health Care Decision Makers Act
- The Intestate Succession Act, 1996
- The King's Bench Act, 2023
- The Land Titles Act, 2000
- The Limitations Act
- The Mentally Disordered Persons Act
- The Missing Persons and Presumption of Death Act
- The Missing Persons and Presumption of Death Regulations
- The Municipalities Act
- The Powers of Attorney Act, 2002
- The Powers of Attorney Amendment Act, 2004
- The Powers of Attorney Regulations
- The Provincial Lands Act
- The Public Guardian and Trustee Act
- The Public Guardian and Trustee Regulations
- The Saskatchewan Insurance Act
- The Survival of Actions Act
- The Survivorship Act, 1993
- The Tax Enforcement Act
- The Teachers Superannuation and Disability Benefits Act
- The Trustee Act
- The Wills Act, 1996