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How do I make a power of attorney?

You can hire a lawyer to make or review your power of attorney.

Or you can use a form from the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee. To get a copy, call 1-800-366-0335. For TTY, call 416-314-2687. Or visit ontario.ca/OPGT.

CLEO’s Guided Pathways has a tool to help you make or cancel a power of attorney. Visit stepstojustice.ca/GP-POA.

You may want to talk to your health-care providers about how to write your health and treatment instructions.

Witnesses

You must have 2 witnesses who see you sign your power of attorney. They must sign it as well. Your witnesses cannot be:

  • your spouse or partner, your child, or someone you treat as your child
  • your attorney or their spouse or partner
  • anyone who is under the age of 18
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