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
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What does a lawyer do?
November 11, 2018 2:39 pmA 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.
No, you can’t just walk away from your real estate contract
November 4, 2018 11:39 amWalking away from a contract scot-free isn't as easy as you'd think. You may be required to pay for costs or damages of other parties, or ordered by the court to actually go through with the contract in some cases.
Elder abuse at the end of long-term marriages
November 3, 2018 2:46 pmElder 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 pmIf 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 pmOf 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.
Does a Will need to be notarized in BC?
October 29, 2018 10:42 pmYour Will doesn't need to be notarized in order to make it legal. Simply follow the instructions in the Wills Kit you buy, and the requirements of the Wills, Estates and Succession Act.
What’s a Statutory Declaration?
July 29, 2018 2:15 pm Leave your thoughtsWhat is a statutory declaration? A statutory declaration is a formal, written declaration that is signed as though it were... View Article