You are here

Home

Everyday Legal Problems

Our Work It Out pages offer in-depth, step-by-step guidance for dealing with a legal problem from start to finish.

Work It Out
Living in a Strata
Work It Out
Getting Your Special Project Approved
Work It Out
Dealing with Your Strata
Work It Out
Getting a Bylaw Changed 
Work It Out
Your Employment Contract
Work It Out
Are You an Independent Contractor?
Work It Out
Requesting Flexible Work
Work It Out
Self-Employment: Going into Business for Yourself
Work It Out
Pets at Home
Work It Out
Pets out in Public
Work It Out
Dog Attacks
Work It Out
Tips for Talking with Your Neighbour
Work It Out
For Caregivers: If You Have a Problem at Work
Work It Out
Challenging Your Spouse or Parent’s Will
Work It Out
Challenging the Validity of a Will
Work It Out
Fences and Neighbours
Work It Out
Trees and Neighbours
Work It Out
Noise and Neighbours
Work It Out
Parking and Neighbours
Work It Out
Odours and Neighbours 
Work It Out
Untidy Premises and Other Neighbourhood Nuisances
Work It Out
Ten Steps to Settling an Estate
Work It Out
Dealing With an Estate: Do I Need to Make a Court Application?
Work It Out
Probating the Will
Work It Out
Preparing or Updating Your Will During Coronavirus
Work It Out
Preparing Your Will
Work It Out
Coronavirus & Relief Benefits: The 5-Minute Summary
Work It Out
Coronavirus & Benefits for Workers: Which Are For You?
Work It Out
Preparing or Updating Your Will During Coronavirus
Work It Out
Choosing an Executor
Work It Out
Wills: The 5-Minute Checklist
Work It Out
Mediation
Work It Out
If You Quit Your Job
Work It Out
Filling Out Your Probate Forms
Work It Out
Buying a Home
Work It Out
Selling Your Home 
Work It Out
Buying a Condo or Other Strata Housing
Work It Out
Home Buyer's Checklist: Making an Offer
Work It Out
Tips for Talking with Your Employer
Work It Out
Writing a Letter to Your Employer
Work It Out
Making an Employment Standards Complaint
Work It Out
Taking a Vacation
Work It Out
Taking Sick Days
Work It Out
Taking Time Off for Personal or Family Reasons
Work It Out
Taking Time Off to Have or Parent a Child
Work It Out
Extending Your Work Permit
Work It Out
Make Your Advance Care Plan: Health Care and Personal Care Decisions
Work It Out
Deciding Whether To Be An Attorney
Work It Out
Prepare a Standard Representation Agreement
Work It Out
Prepare an Enhanced Representation Agreement

Easy-to-read Need to Know pages offer tips and highlights.

Need to Know
Who’s Covered by BC’s Employment Standards Law
Need to Know
Options for Alternative Work Arrangements
Need to Know
Options for Dealing with a Problem with Your Neighbour
Need to Know
For Caregivers: Know Your Rights When Coming to BC
Need to Know
When Someone Dies Without a Will
Need to Know
Your Questions About Coronavirus and Legal Services
Need to Know
Your Questions About Coronavirus and Work
Need to Know
Coronavirus: Your Legal Questions Answered
Need to Know
Understand the Paperwork When Buying a Home
Need to Know
Understand the Paperwork When Selling Your Home
Need to Know
Understand the Contract of Purchase and Sale
Need to Know
You Have Options for Dealing with a Problem at Work
Need to Know
Your Key Duties as Attorney
Need to Know
Managing Someone Else’s Money: Your Toolkit
Need to Know
Why Prepare a Standard Representation Agreement
Need to Know
Understand Representation Agreements: What's the Right Fit For Me?
Need to Know
Understand MOST forms (Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment)
Need to Know
Why You Should Plan for Your Future
Need to Know
Understand Powers of Attorney: What’s the Right Fit For You?
Need to Know
Options for Legal Help
Need to Know
Preparing to Work in BC
Need to Know
Earning the Minimum Wage
Need to Know
Taking Charge of Your Health Information
Need to Know
If Your Spouse Declares Bankruptcy
Need to Know
You Have Options for Getting Out of Debt
Need to Know
People Who Can Help You Get Out of Debt
Need to Know
Statements Limiting Responsibility (aka Waivers)
Need to Know
Why Prepare a Will
Need to Know
Being Asked to Be an Executor
Need to Know
Payday Loans: Why to Consider Alternatives
Need to Know
Taking Charge of Your Credit Report
Need to Know
Your Options for Cellphone Service
Need to Know
Problem with a cellphone
The Cellphone Contract: Before You Sign
Need to Know
Prepaid Cellphone Service: Your Rights
Need to Know
10 Changes in the New Societies Act You Should Know About
Need to Know
Spotting Curbers: How to Avoid Unlicensed Sellers
Need to Know
Buying a Used Cellphone
Need to Know
Steering Clear of Fraud When Buying a Used Car

Settling an Estate in British Columbia: Probate from Three Perspectives (Recorded Webinar)

Do you have questions about settling an estate in British Columbia? In this webinar, lawyer Nicole Garton talks about probate — what it is, when it’s required and when you need a lawyer. Paralegal Stacie Ayukawa offers tips on completing common forms, and Laura Hill explains the role of the probate registry and steps you can take for a successful probate application.

Returning to Work During the Pandemic (Recorded Webinar)

Do you have questions about returning to work during the pandemic? In this 45-minute webinar, employment lawyers Sara Forte and Jim Wu answer common questions being asked by British Columbians who are being called back to work.

Pages

Subscribe to RSS - Everyday Legal Problems