Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General
Family Justice Matters, Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee
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CDR0181
Last Modified:
04 Sep 2025
Last Full Update:
04 Sep 2025
Record Details
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Description & Services
| Alternate Name | OPGT |
| Description | Responsible for protecting mentally incapable people, protecting the public's interest in charities, searching for heirs, investing perpetual care funds, and dealing with dissolved corporations. 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 8:30am-5pm |
| Areas Served | Ontario |
| Eligibility | open to all |
| Languages | English ; French |
Contact Information
| Address & Map | |
| Accessibility | Partially Accessible ; Wheelchair Accessible |
| Office Phone | 416-314-2800 |
| Fax | 416-326-1366 |
| TTY Phone | 416-314-2687 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-366-0335 |
| opgt@ontario.ca | |
| Website | https://www.ontario.ca/page/office-public-guardian-and-trustee |
Other Details
| Service Level | (30) Provincial Government |