27 (1) Loss of a significant part of a person’s property, or a person’s failure to provide necessities of life for himself or herself or for dependants, are serious adverse effects for the purposes of this section.  1992, c. 30, s. 27 (1). Duty to investigate (2) The Public Guardian and Trustee shall investigate any allegation that a person is incapable of managing property and that serious adverse effects are occurring or may occur as a result.  1992, c. 30, s. 27 (2). Extent of investigation (3) In conducting an investigation under subsection (2), the Public Guardian and Trustee is not required to take any steps that, in his or her opinion, are unnecessary for the purpose of determining whether an application to the court is required under subsection (3.1).  1996, c. 2, s. 16 (1). Application for temporary guardianship (3.1) If, as a result of the investigation, the Public Guardian and Trustee has reasonable grounds to believe that a person is incapable of managing property and that the prompt appointment of a temporary guardian of property is required to prevent serious adverse effects, the Public Guardian and Trustee shall apply to the court for an order appointing him or her as temporary guardian of property.  1996, c. 2, s. 16 (1). Notice (4) Notice of the application shall be served on the person alleged to be incapable, unless the court dispenses with notice in view of the nature and urgency of the matter.  1992, c. 30, s. 27 (4). (5) Repealed:  1996, c. 2, s. 16 (2). Order appointing temporary guardian (6) The court may by order appoint the Public Guardian and Trustee as temporary guardian of property for a period not exceeding ninety days.  1992, c. 30, s. 27 (6). Same (7) The order shall set out the temporary guardian’s powers and any conditions imposed on the guardianship.  1992, c. 30, s. 27 (7). Power of attorney (8) The order may suspend the powers of any attorney under a continuing power of attorney during the term of the temporary guardianship.  1996, c. 2, s. 16 (3). Service of order (9) If the order was made without notice, it shall be served on the person as soon as possible.  1996, c. 2, s. 16 (3). Termination, variation (9.1) On motion by the Public Guardian and Trustee or by the person whose property is under guardianship, the court may terminate the guardianship, reduce or extend its term, or otherwise vary the order.  1996, c. 2, s. 16 (3). Duty if no application made (10) If the Public Guardian and Trustee conducts an investigation under this section and decides not to make an application under subsection (3.1), the Public Guardian and Trustee shall, within three years, (a) destroy all information collected during the investigation and during any previous investigations in respect of the person under this section; and (b) notify the person who was alleged to be incapable that, (i) an allegation was made that the person was incapable of managing property and that serious adverse effects were occurring or might occur as a result, (ii) the Public Guardian and Trustee investigated the allegation as required by this Act and decided not to make an application for temporary guardianship, and (iii) the Public Guardian and Trustee has destroyed all information collected during the investigation.  1996, c. 2, s. 16 (4). Exception (11) Subsection (10) does not apply if, within three years after the decision is made not to make an application under subsection (3.1), (a) another investigation is commenced in respect of the person under this section or section 62; or (b) the Public Guardian and Trustee becomes the person’s guardian of property or guardian of the person.  1996, c. 2, s. 16 (4). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1996, c. 2, s. 16 (1-5) - 29/03/1996