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Referrals - Power of Attorney, Wills

We provide information, advice, and representation in specific areas of law.  For areas where we cannot assist we will provide referrals to the appropriate agency.  We do not assist in the preparation of wills or give advice on estate matters.  We do offer the following referrals:

Pro Bono Law Ontario (PBLO)

Pro Bono Law Ontario - their estate law resources section has some resources on making a will and power of attorney.

 

Power of Attorney 

 

Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee - produces a Power of Attorney Kit that will help you appoint the person you want to make decisions for you when you are no longer able to do so for yourself. Visit their website for information on:

On the download page you can also view/download a 19-page document of questions and answers about powers of attorney and living wills.

 

Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE) - See their webpage on Powers of Attorney

 

Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) - visit their site for pamphlets on continuing power of attorney for property and power of attorney for personal care

 

HALCO (HIV & Aids Clinic Ontario) - Powers of Attorney & Wills page for information and links

 

 

Wills and Estates

 

Visit the Ministry of the Attorney General's "Frequently Asked Questions About Estates" page for information on how to file an application for letters probate (now called a certificate of appointment of estate trustee with a will) and other estate questions. 

 

Another source of information on wills and estates is the Ministry of Attorney General's Justice Ontario site (www.ontario.ca/justiceontario) or call their toll free number at 1-866-252-0104 for help in over 170 languages.

 

Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE) - visit their webpage on Wills

 

For advice on will preparation:

Lawyer Referral Service, Phone: 1-800-268-8326 (30 minutes free advice)

 

For persons without a will or heirs are minors: 

Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, Phone: 1-800-366-0335

 

 

Other Resources

 

View these tip sheets on how to save money by preparing ahead for meeting with your estate lawyer:

  • Estate Planning Tip Sheet  (currently being updated)

  • Will Checklist - What to Bring (currently being updated)

Visit YourLegalRights.on.ca's page on Wills and Estates for more information and links.

 

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