What's the difference between a "Living Will" and this document?

In Ontario, there's no legal document called a "Living Will." What people call a living will is actually a Power of Attorney for Personal Care — which is exactly what we're creating here. Our form includes a section for your healthcare wishes and end-of-life preferences, which is what most people mean when they say "living will."

I already have a Power of Attorney. Do I need this too?

Probably yes! There are TWO types of Power of Attorney in Ontario. A Continuing Power of Attorney for Property covers your finances. A Power of Attorney for Personal Care (this document) covers your health care decisions. Most people need both.

Can my attorney make decisions while I'm still capable?

No. Your Power of Attorney for Personal Care only takes effect when you become mentally incapable of making decisions yourself. As long as you can communicate your wishes, you remain in control.

Do I need a lawyer to create this document?

No. Ontario law does not require a lawyer. The Substitute Decisions Act, 1992 allows you to create this document yourself. You just need two adult witnesses who are not your attorney, your spouse, or your children.

How much does a lawyer charge for this?

Lawyers typically charge $300-$500 for a Power of Attorney for Personal Care. Our form creates the same legally valid document for $59, with a 100% money-back guarantee if a lawyer rejects it.

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Who will speak for you when you can't speak for yourself?

A Power of Attorney for Personal Care lets you choose someone you trust to make health care decisions if you become incapacitated. Create yours in 15 minutes.

Also known as: Living Will, Health Care Directive, Medical Power of Attorney, Advance Directive, Health Care Proxy

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My Healthcare Wishes

If I am unable to communicate, my attorney shall...

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"The doctors will just ask my family, right?"
(It's complicated.)

Yes, Ontario law has a "hierarchy" of people who can make health decisions for you. But relying on it creates problems:

Family conflict: Multiple family members may disagree about treatment. Delays: Doctors must determine who has authority, slowing critical decisions. Wrong person: The default hierarchy might put someone you wouldn't choose in charge. Your wishes unknown: Without your instructions, decisions become guesswork.

A Power of Attorney for Personal Care lets you choose who decides — and tell them exactly what you want.

What This Document Covers

Health Care: Medical treatments, surgeries, medications
End-of-Life: Life support, comfort care preferences
Living Arrangements: Long-term care, where you live
Organ Donation: Your wishes documented

This is NOT a Last Will & Testament

A Will deals with your property after you die. A Power of Attorney for Personal Care deals with your health care decisions while you're alive but unable to communicate. They serve completely different purposes — and you likely need both.

Protection doesn't have to be painful.

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Instant PDF download. We explain the witness requirements and next steps — it's simpler than you might think.

What's included in your Power of Attorney for Personal Care

Every clause is specifically drafted under Ontario's Substitute Decisions Act, 1992.

Attorney Appointment

Legally designate someone you trust to make all medical and personal care decisions on your behalf.

Healthcare Wishes

Document your preferences for medical treatment, life support, pain management, and comfort care.

End-of-Life Preferences

Clearly state your wishes about life-sustaining treatment so your family doesn't have to guess.

Living Will Section

Includes a detailed section for organ donation, burial preferences, and final wishes.

We stand by our documents.

Our documents are prepared in accordance with Ontario's Substitute Decisions Act, 1992. We offer a 100% money-back guarantee if a lawyer rejects the document we generate.

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Frequently asked questions

Other Ontario Power of Attorney documents:

Living Will Power of Attorney for Property

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A gift for your future.

Every person who takes the time to plan today, before it's needed, is giving their loved ones a gift for those stressful times of life.

And you get a small gift too — buy today and you'll sleep better tonight.

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"The doctors will just ask my family, right?" (It's complicated.)