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The Process
The Tribunal understands that there are some basic concepts about guardianship law which are probably new for many people. For example, the Tribunal determines separately whether an adult needs a “guardian” and whether the adult needs an “administrator”. It is important to understand their different roles.
The Tribunal recommends that you read all available information on the website or in the application kit. Contact the Registry by telephone for the application kit to be posted to you or select Contact Us at the top or bottom of the page to send an email and you can request an electronic copy. The Registry is unable to assist you with completing the forms. However, if you contact the Registry, staff are able to answer any questions about the process.
To start proceedings somebody with a genuine interest in the person with suspected impaired decision-making capacity has to fill out an application form, available on the website or by calling the Registry. The application form includes instructions which the applicant is expected to follow, including making an attempt to inform the person who allegedly has impaired decision-making capacity.
The navigation pages on the left, are links to various steps of the process from lodging an application to being advised of the Tribunal's decision. Further information is also available from Common Questions.
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