Wills and powers of attorney – More legal information
Wondering if you need a power of attorney or a will? Read our tip sheet.
Powers of attorney
CALC tip sheets
- Powers Of Attorney – An Information Booklet explains what a power of attorney is, when you would need one and how to get one
- Information for those Appointed as Attorneys for Care
- Information for those Appointed as Attorneys for Property
- POAs and Wills – Where to Go For Help
CLEO pamphlets
Power of attorney forms
The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) provides information and produces a power of attorney kit. Download one and/or read their Powers of Attorney Q&As.
Financial abuse
The PGT is the government agency that manages property for people who are incapable of doing it themselves and do not have a power of attorney. Call them if you have concerns about financial abuse.
Other online resources
- Steps to Justice: “Guided pathway” – helps you create a power of attorney (interactive interviews to help you make powers of attorney, free to use)
- Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE) – information on powers of attorney and advanced care planning
- Power of Attorney Project – information and podcasts from www.caregivingmatters.ca
- What every Canadian should know about Powers of Attorney for Property and joint bank accounts, prepared by the Forum of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors (2013).
Wills and estates
CALC tip sheets
- POAs and Wills – Where to Go For Help
- Estate Planning: Wills and Powers of Attorney – preparing for a meeting with a lawyer about a will
- Information Required When Making a Will – checklist of things to gather to bring to your meeting with a lawyer who is preparing your will
Other online resources
- Steps to Justice: “Guided Pathway” for making a simple will (interactive interview to help you prepare a simple will – free to use)
- Ontario Government page on administering estates includes information for estate trustees (executors).
- Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE) is a legal clinic dedicated to seniors and has information on wills.
For other issues affecting seniors, visit our Seniors’ page.