Overview of Committeeship Applications: How Much Do they Cost and How Long Do they Take?
When a loved one loses the mental capacity to manage their finances or make important personal decisions, families are often faced with an urgent question: what happens next? In British
Hourly Rates and Litigation: how much is this going to cost me?
Most people never expect to become involved in litigation. When it happens, it can feel stressful, unfamiliar, and financially overwhelming very quickly. Our legal system is not always user-friendly and
Obtaining a Death Certificate for a Missing Person
British Columbia is truly a playground for the outdoors enthusiast, offering countless outdoor adventures to those who seek them, including fishing off the BC coast or in our innumerable lakes,
Planning for Incapacity: what is a Power of Attorney, Representation Agreement and Committeeship Order?
Most people understand the importance of a will, but just as important are an enduring power of attorney (“EPOA”) and representation agreement (“RA”). Unfortunately, estate planning is often neglected until
Legal Retainer: what is it and how to preserve it
“Retainer” Explained The term “retainer” can have several meanings: money, a relationship or an agreement. Here we are focusing on a money retainer paid into a law firm’s trust account