GUARDIANSHIP

The Purpose of Guardianship Guardianship in Ontario grants legal authority to individuals to act on behalf of others incapable of decision-making due to reasons such as mental illness, developmental disabilities, or aging-related issues. The primary objective of Ontario’s guardianship laws is to ensure decisions made for the incapable person are in their best interests and…

In Ontario, an individual may be appointed a substitute decision-maker called a “guardian” if they become unable to manage their own affairs due to mental incapacity. Different types of guardianship are available, each of which carries its own responsibilities and consequences. Guardianships can be highly emotional and complex legal matters. In this two-part series, we…