Who will the court appoint as a guardian of a dependent adult?

The court will appoint any person who agrees to act as guardian and who the court is satisfied will act in the best interests of the dependent adult. The potential guardian must not be in a position where there will be a conflict between his or her interests and those of the dependent adult. He or she must also be a suitable person who is able to act and is a resident of Alberta. Usually, a close family member is appointed. In fact, the act specifically states that a person should not be regarded as being in a position where his or her interests might collide with those of the dependent adult only because he or she is a potential beneficiary or a relative of the dependent adult.

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