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Adult Guardianship Law

Learn the four Adult Guardianship laws

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British Columbia has laws that ensure every adult's right to self-determination and to provide support and assistance for people vulnerable to abuse or are no longer capable of making their own decisions.

The four Acts that comprise the Adult Guardianship laws are:

  • Representation Agreement Act
  • Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act
  • Adult Guardianship Act
  • Public Guardian and Trustee Act
     

For legal information, advice and assistance related to these laws visit the Contact Agencies page.


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