Planning for Illness: Legal Information for People Living with HIV in Ontario

This guide provides general legal information about planning for illness and death for people in Ontario. While we recognize that HIV is a manageable chronic illness and that people living with HIV live long productive lives, the possibility of illness or death is a reality. In fact, it is a reality for everyone, not just people living with HIV. Planning ahead helps us to be prepared.
Legal information can help you understand the law and legal options, but it is general. Legal advice is specifically about your situation and can help you to decide what to do. The difference between legal information and legal advice is important. HALCO provides free legal advice to people living with HIV in Ontario. See page 52 for HALCO contact information and information about other legal services in Ontario.