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;Power of attorney: A legal document that enables an adult to give another person (or more than one person) the authority to make financial and legal decisions for them. | ;Power of attorney: A legal document that enables an adult to give another person (or more than one person) the authority to make financial and legal decisions for them. | ||
;Probate: A legal procedure that confirms a will is legally valid and can be acted on. It allows financial institutions and others to rely on the will as being the last will | ;Probate: A legal procedure that confirms a will is legally valid and can be acted on. It allows financial institutions and others to rely on the will as being the last will made by the will-maker. | ||
;Public Guardian and Trustee: An office operating under provincial law that provides support for financial and personal decision-making where there is no one else able to do so. | ;Public Guardian and Trustee: An office operating under provincial law that provides support for financial and personal decision-making where there is no one else able to do so. |
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