Public Guardian Trustee Conflict

Summary

The Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) in British Columbia can intervene in elder financial abuse cases. If misinformation or conflict of interest is suspected, it may be beneficial to consult with a lawyer specializing in elder law. The PGTs duty of care primarily extends to the protected individual, but actions affecting joint accounts may require legal authority. Discussing these concerns with your lawyer can help clarify the situation and explore potential remedies.

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i am specifically interested in Canadian law British Columbia
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may I give you a se1nario
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becaused I am only permitted too describe my situation in * words I will submit the senario in * parts
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could you wait until I provide you with the seconds part
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The Public Guardian Trustee became involved in an alleged elder financial abuse. I was under investigation, which began in March *. My Father was living with me at the time as he no longer could live on his own. July * I was renovicted from my home . I took my father to St Pauls hospital and admitted him . I explained to the intake , that I was reno-evicted and I requested help to get my father into a care home. St pauls hospital contacted Vancouver coastal health and provided misinformation to them, that my father was evicted. Based on this misinformation Vancouver coastal health contacted the Public guardian trustee to intervene. The PGT without further investigation froze our joint bank account and accused me of Elder financial abuse. The PGT began to pursue legal authority to Manage my fathers financial affairs.
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It seems like a complex situation involving potential miscommunication and legal actions by the Public Guardian and Trustee. Here are some general points you might consider:
- The Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) can intervene in cases of alleged elder abuse, especially concerning financial matters.
- If you believe there was misinformation, you might want to gather all relevant documents and communications.
- You could consider contacting a lawyer who specializes in elder law or financial abuse to dispute the PGT's actions.
Would you like more help on how to proceed legally?
To achieve this the PGT would either have apply at the courts or to the health designate Vancouver Coastal health. The PGT chose to pursue legal authority through the health designate . In doing so the PGT provided false information knowing it was false. I provided information whichi refuted the PGT claim , however the health designate still ruled in favour of the PGT. It is my beleif that it was a conflict of interest on the part of the PGT to pursue legal authority through the health designate (Vancouver coastal health)as it was Vancouver coastal health who contacted the PGT to intervene. The PGT should have pursued legal authority through the courts. What is your take on this?
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It seems like you might have a strong case, especially if you can prove misinformation and conflict of interest. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
I already have a lawyer , I just wanted your legal opinion wether it was conflict of interest
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In your situation, if the Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) pursued legal authority through Vancouver Coastal Health, which initially contacted them, it might raise questions of potential bias or conflict of interest. Generally, pursuing legal authority through the courts could provide a more impartial approach. You might want to discuss this concern with your lawyer, as they can offer specific advice based on the details of your case.
thank you , I have a further question
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The PGT as they have a duty of care to my father , they would also have a duty of cared to me as the beneficiary. is that correct
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In British Columbia, the Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) primarily has a duty of care to the person they are protecting, which is your father in this case. Their duty to beneficiaries like yourself typically depends on the specifics of the situation, such as the provisions of a trust or estate plan. You might want to discuss this with your lawyer to better understand the implications for your situation.
well simply put , I had a joint account with survivor benefits which the PGT closedthe account unlawfully as they would have required a court order, which they did not have.
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It sounds like a significant issue, especially if the PGT acted without legal authority. Consider these points:
- Joint accounts usually require legal authority or a court order to be closed by a third party.
- You should discuss this with your lawyer to determine if the PGT's actions were unlawful and explore potential remedies.
If you have any more questions or need further guidance, feel free to ask!
thank you
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It looks like you've already taken steps by consulting a lawyer, which is a good approach given the complexity of your situation. If you need further general information or have more questions, I'm here to help!