Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General. Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee

Site: Toronto

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Record #: MET0853

Last Full Update: 22 Aug 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone	416-314-2800
Toll Free Phone	1-800-366-0335
TTY Phone	416-314-2687
Fax	416-314-2619
Website	www.ontario.ca/page/office-public-guardian-and-trustee

Agency Information

Legal Status

(30) Provincial Government

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	Manages financial and/or personal affairs of persons who are mentally incapable where no one else is able to do so makes medical treatment decisions for persons who are mentally incapable where no one else is able to do so investigates allegations of serious harm against vulnerable adults administers certain estates of persons who die without a will and without any family in Ontario deals forfeited personal property not located in, on or under forfeited land as the Accountant of the Superior Court of Justice retains all money, mortgages and securities paid into, or lodged with, the Court on behalf of minors and litigants protects the public interest in charitable property invests perpetual care funds of some cemeteries free power of attorney kits -- contact local office or visit website brochures available online
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Areas Served	Ontario
Boundaries	Ontario
Eligibility	No restrictions
Application	Not applicable
Languages	English, French
Fees	None

Site Information

Located In Community	Toronto
Address & Map	Atrium on Bay, 595 Bay St Suite 800 Toronto, ON Canada M5G 2M6 View Google Map
Intersection	Bay St and Dundas St W
Mailing Address	Atrium on Bay, 595 Bay St Suite 800 Toronto, ON Canada M5G 2M6
Physical Access	Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door ; Designated parking in underground lot and automatic entrance

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading	Emergency / Crisis ; Government / Legal ; Older Adults
HCSD Sub Heading	Community Legal Services ; Consumer Protection / Complaints ; Elder Abuse ; Elder Abuse Services
Service Categories	Adult Protective Services ; Charitable Organization Complaints ; Durable Power of Attorney for Asset Management ; Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care ; Post Mortem Estate Administration ; Probate Assistance ; Trust Administration

Agency Overview

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