Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia
Child and Youth Services
Record #:
KNA1748
Last Modified:
01 Oct 2020
Last Full Update:
26 Jun 2020
Contact Information
Office Phone | 1.604.775.3480 |
Toll Free Phone | 1.800.663.7867 |
Fax | 1.604.775.2429 |
cys@trustee.bc.ca | |
Website | www.trustee.bc.ca |
Description & Services
Service Details | - Protects the legal and financial interests of children and youth under the authority of a range of provincial laws - Works on behalf of and directly with children and youth as well as with their parents or guardians - Services to children and youth fall into five areas: o Settlement Submissions Under the 'Infants Act' when a minor is injured; o Trust Services until they reach the age of majority in BC (19), unless a will states otherwise or the court orders the funds or property to be held for a longer period; o Property Guardian Services to protect the legal and financial interests of children in the continuing care of the province, who have no legal guardian, or are undergoing adoption; o Post Majority Services to support youth transitioning from care to manage funds held in trust, with their consent, until the age of 27; and o Protective Services to conduct legal reviews of proposed settlement of claims, and estate administration and wills variation applications. |
Location
Address & Map | 808 West Hastings St W, #700 Vancouver, BC V6C 3L3 View MapQuest Map |
Located In Community | British Columbia |
Other Details
Languages | English |