Z Legal Litigation LawyerToronto, ON · October 19, 2026Follow

Personal Care POA Ontario: Duty of Care Guide

An attorney acting under a personal care POA Ontario framework owes legal obligations solely to the grantor. Furthermore, the Court of Appeal for Ontario confirmed in McNeill v. Phillips, 2026 ONCA 652, that an attorney for personal care owes no duty of care to the grantor’s adult children. Consequently, an adult child cannot sue an attorney in negligence for failing to provide medical updates or refusing court visits. Partnering with a skilled Toronto estate litigation lawyer ensures you navigate these...

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