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Setting up a trust happens for several reasons. These include ensuring family members’ financial stability in the future, donating funding to a favourite charity, and providing security for a dependent who has disabilities. A trust is a legal relationship in which one person (the “settlor”) declares that some of their assets are to be used … Continued
Whether you were in a car accident, were hurt by a defective product, or were attacked by someone’s pet, you may be able to sue for compensation for your pain and suffering. Not sure if you’ve got a legal claim for your personal injury? Learn about three basic signs below, and then get in touch … Continued
Litigation is the process by which two parties bring or contest a legal issue in court. Although all lawyers practice law, not all lawyers represent their clients at trial. A lawyer who does litigation, otherwise known as a litigator, is a lawyer who represents you at trial, in the courtroom. It’s no surprise that going … Continued
Ideally, an executor of a will has told their family where their will is kept. But this isn’t always the case. If you can’t find the will of your relative, things become more complicated at an already difficult time for the family. The most common place people keep their will is in a safe deposit … Continued
As Greater Vancouver, including the Tri-Cities, becomes more green, the number of bikes on the road—and the bike lanes that go with them—are increasing. In Coquitlam alone, cycle routes have been built into Alderson Avenue, Rochester Avenue, Westview-Whiting, Guildford Way, and Chilko Drive. With the changing intersections in Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, and Coquitlam, laws … Continued
When you’ve just finished planning out every rustic detail of your dream wedding at Minnekhada Lodge in the beautiful forests of Coquitlam, lawyers and estate planning and even more paperwork is the furthest thing from your mind. But since every newlywed couple faces a mountain of paperwork, what’s a few pieces more? Especially when the … Continued
You’re out and about with your family, taking a leisurely stroll through a shopping centre, when—before you realize what’s happened—your feet fly out from under you and you’ve taken a bad fall. Sometimes we think the best thing to do is shake it off, but the reality is that what you do next could affect … Continued
After all the hard work that goes into setting up a successful business, the last thing anyone wants is for a business partner dispute to tear it all down. Managing partnership disagreements quickly and fairly is to the benefit of your company, your employees, your clients—and yourself. A written agreement is essential Much like prenuptial … Continued
We’re often told we should never settle. And while that may be true when it comes to love, it’s certainly not the case when it comes to the law. The decision to settle a lawsuit—that is, finding a resolution without taking the case to court—can in fact be the best way to end a legal … Continued