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

Record #: PET0437
Last Modified: 30 Mar 2021
Last Full Update: 30 Mar 2021

Description

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

Service Details

PET In or Out of Home Service In-Home Service ; Out-of-Home Service
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Areas Served Ontario
Eligibility Ontario residents
Application Visit website for details
Languages English ; French

Address and Location

Located In Community Toronto Downtown Central
Address & Map 595 Bay St, Suite 800 
Toronto, ON M5G 1M6
Intersection Bay St and Dundas St W
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

Contact Information

Office Phone 416-314-2800
Toll Free Phone 1-800-366-0335
TTY Phone 416-314-2687
Website www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/family/pgt/

Categories

Categories Advance Care Plans/ Power of Attorney ; Elder Abuse ; Legal / Financial
Category Group Abuse & Crisis Intervention ; End of Life ; Legal / Government