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

Site: Toronto

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Record #: MET0853
Last Modified: 26 Aug 2024
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

Site Information

Description (Site) Cross street: Bay St and Dundas St W
Located In Community Toronto
Address & Map
Atrium on Bay, 595 Bay St
Suite 800
Toronto, ON
Canada M5G 2M6
 
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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

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

Agency and Service Names

Alternate Name MAG ; Ministry of the Attorney General ; Office of the Public Trustee ; Ontario. Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee ; Ontario. Public Guardian and Trustee ; OPGT ; Public Guardian and Trustee ; Public Trustee ; Victims and Vulnerable Persons Division
Former Name Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General. Office of the Public Trustee (1995)

Agency Information

Parent Agency Name Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General. Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee
Legal Status (30) Provincial Government

Taxonomy and Classification

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