Informed Consent in BC
May 19, 2019 12:24 pm Leave your thoughtsHealth care professionals (like doctors) are required to get informed consent from you before treating you. This means you need to understand your situation, and your options.
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About Linda Caisley
Linda Caisley is a notary public, and one of the founders of The Notary Group. The Notary Group is the trade name for Janzen & Caisley Notary Corp., a professional Notary Corporation, and a founding partner in TNG Legal Services MDP.
Three important reasons to remove your deceased spouse or parent from title sooner rather than later
April 23, 2019 11:07 am Leave your thoughtsIt's now becoming more important than ever to remove a deceased person from title sooner rather than later.
Property Transfer Tax issues arising out of putting a family member on property as a 1% owner
April 16, 2019 9:37 am Leave your thoughtsThe BC Government recently introduced anti-avoidance measures into the Property Transfer Tax Act. Ask us about the criteria for any exemption you qualify for.
How BC Notaries help solve Access to Justice issues
December 16, 2018 12:23 pm Leave your thoughtsWhat is Access to Justice? It can be difficult for some people to get the legal help they need. Perhaps... View Article
What does a lawyer do?
November 11, 2018 2:39 pm Leave your thoughtsA lawyer is someone entitled to engage in the practice of law - who can help you with things like making a Will, incorporate a company, or defend you in court.
Condo and Strata Assignment Integrity Register (CSAIR)
November 7, 2018 10:54 am Leave your thoughtsThe BC Government has just introduced its new Condo and Strata Assignment Integrity Register (CSAIR). This means additional paperwork for buyers of newly built condos.
3 things to pay attention to when buying a new build condo
November 5, 2018 10:51 pm Leave your thoughtsBuying a new condo is an exercise in patience and responsiveness. This article explores three things which will help you plan for your new purchase.
Elder abuse at the end of long-term marriages
November 3, 2018 2:46 pm Leave your thoughtsElder abuse can happen between spouses in long term marriages, especially when one spouse has been diagnosed with a life-ending or life-limiting illness, and the other spouse has no skills to deal with that.
What is a “still alive” declaration for pensions?
November 1, 2018 11:04 pm Leave your thoughtsIf you are getting a pension from another country, they may want you to prove that you are still alive, in order to be entitled to keep receiving the pension.
Do you need a lawyer to make your own Will in BC?
October 30, 2018 1:30 pm Comments Off on Do you need a lawyer to make your own Will in BC?Of course you can make your own Will yourself; but there are several reasons why you might not be the best person to do this work.