Operates to protect the interests of private citizens or estates as required * protection of interests and financial situations of adults who may be mentally incapable of making their own decisions, following a thorough investigation of the situation * protects interests of the heirs of those who have dies leaving an estate but with no executor * the Capacity Assessment Office (CAO) provides training to capacity assessors * outreach and education services * management of the "perpetual care" trust funds of cemeteries * protects assets of charities * power of attorney forms