Leaflets and guides

General
Protection of persons of full age
Tutorship to the property of a minor
Health network (in French only)

General
The Public Curator listens to you	Your comments are extremely important to the Curateur public du Québec, because they provide an opportunity for services to be improved. With this in mind, the Curateur public guarantees rigorous, fair and transparent processing of your complaints. (PDF 47 KB)
Statements of services to citizens	We offer many different services reflecting the various types of protective supervision. They include protecting the rights of incapacitated persons under public protection, managing their property, supervising private protective supervision, maintaining registers of protective supervision, examining complaints, and investigating abuse of incapacitated persons. (PDF 76 KB)
The Curateur public: its role and mission	(PDF 835 KB)
Protection of persons of full age
In case of incapacity: the mandate	You are sure to enjoy more peace of mind if you decide for yourself who will take care of you if you become incapacitated, rather than letting others decide for you once you are no longer able to do so. The Civil Code of Québec allows you to choose for yourself, using the mandate in case of incapacity. (PDF 357 KB)
My mandate in case of incapacity	If you have not yet drawn up a mandate but are thinking about it, this leaflet will guide you through the process. It contains all the necessary information and a model mandate (form) designed to meet as many different needs as possible. You can order a paper version of this publication from Les Publications du Québec.
A Close Relative or Friend Becomes Incapacitated — How Can You Protect Them?	When a loved one can no longer take care of themselves or manage their affairs due to illness, accident or age-related loss of autonomy, what can you do to help them? You must, above all, consider the welfare and safety of the person who has become vulnerable. The following explanations apply to anyone close to you who is starting to experience behavioural or health problems that are impeding their ability to make decisions and manage their affairs. (PDF 240 ko)
Public Protective Supervision in brief	Under the law, the need for protection exists when an incapacitated person must be assisted or represented in the exercise of their civil rights.This need may arise from the person's isolation, the duration of their incapacity, the nature or state of the person's affairs, etc. (PDF 147 KB)
Tutor and Curator to a person of full age	Curators and tutors to persons of full age must act in the interests of the person they represent. What are their obligations regarding protection of the person and management of their property? What are the roles of the tutorship council and the Curateur public? (PDF 482 KB)
Your Role as Legal Representative for the Protection of the Person	You are the legal representative—tutor or curator—of a loved one who has been declared to be incapacitated. In addition to ensuring that this person is safe, you are legally representing them. This is a noble task that may also prove to be quite demanding. We hope this brochure will help you carry out your role. In it you will find a review of your obligations as well as recommendations and advice. (PDF 261 KB) This leaflet is available only in electronic format.
The Tutorship Council — Tutorship or curatorship to an incapacitated person of full age	To ensure that tutors or curators act in the interests of the person they represent, the court sets up a tutorship council. What are the council's obligations? How does it function? In what circumstances can the Curateur public intervene? (PDF 548 KB)
Guide for the curator to a person of full age	What are the obligations and responsibilities of a curator to a person of full age? What are their duties if they are curator to the person? Or the property? What reports do they have to submit? This publication answers all these questions and gives lots of advice. A glossary of terms at the end of each chapter makes the guide easier to understand. (PDF 241 KB) This guide is available only in electronic format.
Guide for the tutor to a person of full age	What are the obligations and responsibilities of a tutor to a person of full age? What are their duties if they are tutor to the person? Or the property? What reports do they have to submit? This publication answers all these questions and gives lots of advice. A glossary of terms at the end of each chapter makes the guide easier to understand. (PDF 243 KB) This guide is available only in electronic format.
Fees — Services provided to incapacitated persons under protective supervision	Under the Regulation respecting the application of the Public Curator Act, the Curateur public may charge fees for services associated with the protection of incapacitated persons represented by the Curateur public and administration of their property. You will find in this leaflet the complete list of fees for the current year. (PDF 180 KB)
Tutorship to the property of a minor
Tutor to a minor	Minor children (aged under 18) are not generally allowed to exercise their rights on their own. Except in specific circumstances, an adult has to look after them and represent them. When is a tutor appointed and by whom? What are their responsibilities, and what is the role of the tutorship council? (PDF 312 KB)
The Tutorship Council — Tutorship to the property of a minor	To ensure that tutors or curators act in the interests of the person they represent, the court sets up a tutorship council. What are the council's obligations? How does it function? In what circumstances can the Curateur public or the Director of Youth Protection intervene? (PDF 269 KB)
Guide for the legal tutor to a minor	What are the obligations and responsibilities of a tutor to a minor? What are their duties if they are tutor to the person? Or the property? What reports do they have to submit? This publication answers all these questions and gives lots of advice. A glossary of terms at the end of each chapter makes the guide easier to understand. (PDF 223 KB) This guide is available only in electronic format.
Guide for the dative tutor to a minor	What are the obligations and responsibilities of a dative tutor to a minor? What are their duties if they are tutor to the person? Or the property? What reports do they have to submit? This publication answers all these questions and gives lots of advice. A glossary of terms at the end of each chapter makes the guide easier to understand. (PDF 214 KB) This guide is available only in electronic format.
Dad, Mom, do you know how to protect my assets?	This leaflet is intended specifically for the parents of minor children who have assets. How do you balance your parental obligations, legal tutor obligations and the protection of your children's assets? These and other subjects are covered in this leaflet, which is available at all Curateur public service points. (PDF 564 KB)

Leaflets and guides

General

Protection of persons of full age

Tutorship to the property of a minor