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

Record #: MET0853

Last Modified: 26 Aug 2024

Last Full Update: 22 Aug 2024

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

Located In Community	Toronto
Address & Map	Atrium on Bay, 595 Bay St Suite 800 Toronto, ON Canada M5G 2M6
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

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
Mailing Address	Atrium on Bay, 595 Bay St Suite 800 Toronto, ON Canada M5G 2M6