Attorney for Property & Personal Care
Someone in your corner — whatever the future holds.
Not everyone has a family member or close friend they feel comfortable appointing as their attorney. That is more common than you might think. Whether you live alone, have outlived your closest relationships, or simply prefer the reassurance of a professional in this role, McGuinty Estates Law is here. We act as Attorney for Property and Attorney for Personal Care for clients across Ottawa, bringing warmth, discretion, and genuine care to one of life's most personal arrangements.
You Don't Have to Name a Family Member
Ontario law allows you to appoint any capable adult as your attorney — including a lawyer. Many of our clients find real peace of mind in knowing that a trusted professional, rather than a family member who may be grieving or overwhelmed, will be managing their affairs.
Acting as Your Attorney for Property
If you appoint McGuinty Estates Law as your Attorney for Property, we will manage your financial affairs — your banking, investments, bills, and real estate — with the same care and attention we bring to every client relationship. We work closely with our network of certified financial planners to ensure your property and assets are administered prudently, transparently, and always in keeping with your expressed wishes. You can rest easy knowing that qualified financial professionals are part of your team.
Acting as Your Attorney for Personal Care
As Attorney for Personal Care, we advocate for your health, housing, and personal welfare if you become unable to do so yourself. We take the time now — before it is ever needed — to understand what matters most to you. When the time comes, we draw on our established relationships with Ottawa healthcare professionals and care staff to help ensure you are genuinely well looked after — not just legally represented, but truly cared for.
Access to Qualified Capacity Assessors
Questions of mental capacity are among the most sensitive that arise in estate and personal care planning. When a capacity assessment is needed to confirm or protect your estate plan, we can connect you with qualified capacity assessors in Ottawa — professionals who bring both clinical knowledge and genuine compassion to their assessments.
A Relationship Built on Trust
We know that appointing someone to this role requires a great deal of trust. We do not take that lightly. Before any arrangement is formalised, we spend time getting to know you — your values, your wishes, your life. Our goal is that you feel genuinely looked after, not just legally covered. Many clients tell us that having this in place is one of the greatest reliefs they have ever felt.