Articles

Elder Law

Adult Guardianship
British Columbia has four statutes which help deal with situations where a person is abused or neglected, or is no longer capable of making decisions about their financial, legal or personal and health care.

Employment Law

Employment Law and Wrongful Dismissal (for Employees)
Information to assist employees to understand their rights when being fired.

Employment Law and Wrongful Dismissal (for Employers)
Information to assist employers to understand their rights when firing an employee.

Estate Litigation

Challenging A Will
Laws surrounding when and how a will may be challenged vary across Canada. In British Columbia, a will may be challenged on its validity or if children or spouses feel they have not been treated fairly.

General Litigation

I Need to Sue Somebody, or Somebody's Suing Me: How Do I Choose a Lawyer?
Eight steps to help you find an experienced litigator, someone who is a good match for your needs.

Joint Tenancy

Joint Tenancy
Joint tenancy can be an effective and inexpensive part of an estate plan, but it is important to obtain good legal advice to consider whether other estate planning tools, such as a trust, might be preferable.

Personal Injury Law

I Have Been Hurt in a Car Accident: What Should I Do?
Advice to ensure your rights are properly upheld by ICBC.

Becoming Injured as a Mature Adult
There are special challenges for older adults seeking compensation for injures. Your age alone is not reason enough to be denied the full extent of compensation you deserve!

Ambulance Chasers?
Everyone has heard stories about personal injury lawyers chasing down big bucks for people who claim they are injured, but are not really injured at all. The truth is that most personal injury lawyers only represent clients that are truly hurt.

Some Points to Ponder Regarding BC's Insurer
Everyone has heard stories about personal injury lawyers chasing down big bucks for people who claim they are injured, but are not really injured at all. The truth is that most personal injury lawyers only represent clients that are truly hurt.

Trusts

Alter Ego and Joint Partner Trusts
Alter ego and joint partner trusts are estate planning options available as a result of amendments to the Income Tax Act in June 2001 (retroactive to January 2000).