About the Office of the Public Trustee
The Office of the Public Trustee
The Public Trustee is appointed by the Government of Alberta under the Public Trustee Act to protect and manage the financial interests of vulnerable Albertans. The trust administrators, lawyers, taxation officers, auditors and support staff in the Office of the Public Trustee act on behalf of people with mental disabilities, administer the estates of deceased persons and protect the property interests of minors.
Protecting the financial interests of vulnerable Albertans... when no one else can.
The existing legislation for trusteeship and guardianship is the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act, which came into force on October 30, 2009. This legislation replaced the Dependent Adults Act, which had been the legislation governing trusteeship and guardianship for over 30 years in Alberta.
The Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act can be found on the Alberta Queen's Printer website.
The Office of the Public Trustee exists to protect and administer the property of represented adults, minor children, and deceased persons, where there is no one else able to act.
Our Values
The dedicated people working in the Office of the Public Trustee are committed first and foremost to the people they are sworn to protect.
Every day, we will strive to:
- meet the needs of vulnerable Albertans by delivering excellent service
- treat everyone with dignity and compassion
- operate with competence and integrity
- continue to find innovative ways to improve our processes
- develop and maintain the highest legal standards and business ethics
- provide a constructive and supportive work environment
- work as a team communicate openly
- recognize superior performance
- encourage all employees to achieve their greatest personal potential
- trust in our employees and their abilities
- present equal opportunities for advancement and development
- meet the needs of Alberta taxpayers through fiscal responsibility and provide cost-effective and efficient trust administration service to Albertans
