Getting legal help
If you have a low income, some community legal clinics can give free advice about powers of attorney or help you make one. To find the clinic nearest you, call 1-800-668-8258. For TTY, call 711. Visit legalaid.on.ca/legal-clinics.
The Law Society Referral Service gives you the name of a lawyer you can speak to for 30 minutes for free. Visit findlegalhelp.ca.
Pro Bono Ontario’s legal advice hotline can give you up to 30 minutes of free legal advice. Call 1-855-255-7256. Visit probonoontario.org.
JusticeNet is a non-profit organization that can connect you with a lawyer who charges reduced fees. Visit justicenet.ca.
Some places charge lower fees for services like axesslaw.com.
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