Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General, Hamilton Services

Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee


Description
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
Eligibility
Age Requirements: Ages: 18 year(s) and up;
Application Process
Contact for information
Documents Required
Documents outlined in application form
Toll Free
1-800-891-0502
Office
905-546-8300
Fax
905-546-8301
TTY
1-416-314-2687
Web Site
https://www.ontario.ca/page/office-public-guardian-and-trustee
Languages
English, French
Fees
Service
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Copyright
Hamilton Public Library
Last Updated On
March 23, 2026
Last Verified On
March 23, 2026
Address
Ellen Fairclough Bldg; 119 King St W, 9th Flr
Hamilton, ON, L8P 4Y7
Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General, Hamilton Services Site Location: Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee - Hamilton Branch

Cross street: James St S and King St W

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Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Hours of Operation
Mon
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Tue
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Wed
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Thu
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Fri
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Service Area(s)
  • Brant County
  • Brantford
  • Haldimand County
  • Halton Region
  • Hamilton
  • Niagara Region
  • Norfolk County
  • Peel Region
  • Waterloo Region