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Power of Attorney for Personal Care (Ontario)
NextGen Docs form ND-1082. Search ND-1082 on docs.ngz.ca to make this document again.
Choose who makes health, housing and care decisions if you can't, and write your wishes about treatment.
Start this document $2.99 or in the monthly planHow it works
What you will fill in
- Does any of these apply to you?
- Your full legal name
- Your city or town, in Ontario
- Your attorney for personal care (name, address, relationship)
- Your wish about life support if there is no reasonable hope of recovery
Good to know
- Talk to your attorney about your wishes now. Give a copy to your doctor and keep one with your health card.
- This power of attorney is used only if you can't make a decision yourself. You make your own decisions while you can.
- Ontario's Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee has a free official kit with the same rules.
Help in your language
Every question comes with help like this. For example, “Does any of these apply to you?”:
English: If one does, a lawyer should check your document before you sign it. You can still make a draft here.
اردو: اگر ان میں سے کوئی بات ہو تو دستخط سے پہلے وکیل سے چیک کروائیں۔
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ: ਜੇ ਇਹਨਾਂ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ ਕੋਈ ਗੱਲ ਹੈ ਤਾਂ ਦਸਤਖ਼ਤ ਤੋਂ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਵਕੀਲ ਤੋਂ ਚੈੱਕ ਕਰਵਾਓ।
हिन्दी: अगर इनमें से कोई बात है तो दस्तख़त से पहले वकील से जाँच करवाएँ।
Français: Si l'une s'applique, faites vérifier le document par un avocat avant de signer.
Questions people ask
How much does the Power of Attorney for Personal Care cost?
It is free to fill in and preview. To download it, buy just this one for $2.99 or use a plan (Monthly $9.99, or Yearly $79); new accounts get 7 days free with no card needed.
Can I fill in the Power of Attorney for Personal Care in Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi or French?
Yes. The finished document is in English, but every question has plain help in English, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi and French, and you can speak your answers.
Do I need a lawyer?
Many people use this document on their own. If your situation is complicated, or a lot of money or your home is involved, talk to a lawyer or licensed paralegal. In Ontario, the Law Society Referral Service (findlegalhelp.ca) gives a free 30-minute consultation.
Is my information private?
Only you can see your answers. They are saved on your device, and in your own account if you sign in, so you can finish on another device. NextGen Docs is not a law firm and does not give legal advice.