Record #:
IMP0229
Last Full Update:
30 Apr 2024
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) |
The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT) is part of the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General. It delivers a range of services that safeguard the legal, personal, and financial interests of certain private individuals and estates and protects charitable property in Ontario.
Services include:
- conducting investigations of possible need for public guardianship
- managing financial affairs and making decisions about the personal care of those under public guardianship
- appointing private guardians of property
- arranging legal representation in capacity proceedings
- acting as litigation guardian or legal representative
- administering the estates of deceased Ontario residents
- protecting charitable property
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| Hours |
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm |
| Areas Served |
Brant County ; Brantford ; Haldimand County ; Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) ; Niagara Region ; Norfolk County ; Peel Region ; Waterloo Region ; Brant County ; Brantford ; Haldimand County ; Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) ; Niagara Region ; Norfolk County ; Peel Region ; Waterloo Region |
| Eligibility |
Age Requirements: Ages: 18 year(s) and up; |
| Application |
Contact for information |
| Languages |
English; French |
| Fees |
Service |
Site Information
| Located In Community |
Hamilton |
| Address & Map |
Ellen Fairclough Bldg; 119 King St W 9th Flr Hamilton, ON Canada L8P 4Y7 View Google Map |
| Physical Access |
Fully Accessible |
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