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We perform legal reviews that protect the interests of persons under the age of 19 and incapable adults.

Grant application review services

Giving notice to the PGT for representation grant applications for persons under the age of 19 or incapable adults.

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Infant settlement reviews

The PGT's review of proposed personal injury settlements for persons under the age of 19.

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Applying to be a private committee

Applying to be a private committee or acting as a private committee for incapable adults who live outside of B.C. but have assets in B.C.

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Private trust applications on behalf of a person under 19

Guidelines for preparing supporting materials when applying to be a trustee of a trust for a person under 19.

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Private trustee account submissions for persons under 19

Submitting trustee accounts to the PGT for review.

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Acting as trustee where the beneficiary is under 19

General advice about acting as a trustee when the beneficiary is under 19.

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Wills, trust and settlement variations

The PGT’s role in applications to the court to vary a deceased person's will when it impacts people under the age of 19 or incapable adults.

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Notices to proceed

Potential legal claims and how limitation periods impact those claims for persons under the age of 19 or incapable adults.

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Review of contracts

The PGT's review of contracts and property transactions for anyone under the age of 19.

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Reviews under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act and Hospital Act

The PGT's review of gifts made in a person’s will to a licensed care facility, employee of a community care facility, or assisted living residence.

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Class actions

From time to time the PGT initiates class actions on behalf of its clients.

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