Public Guardian and Trustee

Learn more about the responsibilities of the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee.

The Public Guardian and Trustee administers the property and finances of adults who are incapable of managing their own financial affairs.

One of the functions of the Office is to protect the interests of children under 18. This section provides more information on the role of the Public Guardian and Trustee when dealing with children and minors.

This section provided more information about the Public Guardian and Trustee's role in administering the estates of deceased persons.

The Public Guardian and Trustee is authorized to hold and administer money and property where the whereabouts of a person or persons entitled to the property or money is unknown.

This section will be useful for families who wish to apply for guardianship in Saskatchewan or have questions about the duties and powers of an adult guardian.

The Public Guardian and Trustee has authority to investigate allegations of financial abuse and to freeze bank accounts under certain circumstances.

This section provides useful information for those who have been appointed an attorney under an enduring power of attorney, for those who are considering agreeing to be the attorney of a relative or friend, or for those who may be working with an attorney and want to know what to expect in his or her dealings with the attorney.