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Organization:
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Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General - Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (The) - Hamilton
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Phone Numbers:
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905-546-8300
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TTY:
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1-800-891-0502
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Fax:
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905-546 -8301
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Address:
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119 King St W, 9th Fl
Hamilton, ON
L8P 4Y7
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Intersection:
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Main St W between Bay St S and James St S
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Location:
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Hamilton (Central)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Visitors: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm * closed 12noon-2pm
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Service Description:
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Local office of the Public Guardian and Trustee * protects the interests of private citizens or estates as required * protection of interests and financial situations of adults who may be mentally incapable of making their own decisions, following a thorough investigation of the situation
Local office has professionals in social work, health care and finances * services for people who may need their interests protected include (when necessary):
- conducting capacity investigations
- managing finances
- making personal care decisions
- appointing private guardians of property
- arranging legal representation in capacity proceeding
- making decisions about treatment and admission to long-term care
- reviewing accounts
- acting as a litigation guardian or legal representative
Head office also offers a legal services branch and property guardianship
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Visit website or call
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Language Notes:
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French reception
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Area Served:
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Haldimand, Hamilton, Norfolk, and Niagara Region
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Last Updated:
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11/18/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=180734
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