The purpose of a protection mandate is to safeguard the interests of an incapacitated person and their family.
A person is considered legally incapacitated when he is unable to make decisions or to act on his own behalf because of his health. Such a mandate must generally be respected because it contains your wishes regarding decisions that must be made about you. For example:
- The identity, powers and responsibilities of the mandataries you have selected.
- The care you want to receive and the place where you wish to live.
- The way the your property, money and debts are to be managed.
- The tutor for your minor children.
- The managing of your business, if needed.
The protection mandate allows you to appoint someone or several people to make decisions on your behalf. It also allows you to determine their powers and responsibilities when managing your property. For example:
- Sell or hypothecate your property.
- Borrow money on your behalf.
- Invest your money to grow your patrimony.
- Use your money and your property to meet the needs of your spouse and children.
Looking for more detailed information on Protection Mandates and other legal subjects, consider the following resources:
- Éducaloi explains Quebec and Canadian law through articles and videos on legal topics such as health, housing, and consumer rights. The Website is divided into a Youth Zone, Adult Zone and Teacher Zone .
- The Centre de Justice provides free and confidential legal information, support and referral services. You can call them at 819-600-4600 or at their toll-free number at 1-844-606-4600. Their Outaouais Community Justice Center is located at 5, Laval Street, Suite 201 in Gatineau (Hull sector).
- To find free to low-cost legal services, visit our Webpage Explaining the Law.
