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Why you need a Representation Agreement
Advocacy: Your representative can act as your advocate and ensure that your wishes are communicated and respected by healthcare professionals and other caregivers. Avoiding Conflict: Appointing a representative can help avoid potential conflicts among family members or loved ones about what decisions should be made for you. Your appointed representative will have legal authority to…
Read MoreWhy you need a Power of Attorney
Incapacity Planning: Life is unpredictable, and there might come a time when you are unable to make decisions due to an accident, illness, or cognitive decline. Appointing an attorney allows you to choose someone you trust to manage your financial and legal matters if you are incapacitated. Continuity of Financial Affairs: If you become temporarily…
Read MoreWhy you need a Will
Appointing an Executor: You can name an executor in your will, who will be responsible for managing your estate, paying off debts, and distributing assets according to your instructions. This ensures that someone you trust is overseeing your affairs after your death. Distribution of Assets: A will allows you to specify how you want your…
Read MoreWhere to Park
We are fortunate to have ample street parking directly in front of the building. There is also a public parking lot half a block from us on Cedar Street in front of the Strathcona Regional District building. See the City of Campbell River’s link to a map of all of downtown’s parking locations.
Read MoreWhat to expect in a will appointment
Drafting wills may seem daunting, but we are professionals that make the process quick and stress-free. There is nothing you need to do to prepare. The first meeting we get to know you and discuss your wishes such as who to appoint as executor and the distribution of your estate. We can do wills for…
Read MoreUsing our Office in your Real Estate Transaction
To use our office in your real estate transaction, you just need to tell your real estate agent, mortgage broker, or bank to send your conveyancing and/or mortgage instructions to us. Once we receive them, we will start working behind the scenes to gather information on your behalf like ordering tax searches, utility searches, title…
Read MoreWhat to Bring to your Appointment
Clients are required to bring two (2) pieces of valid ID to all appointments. Expired ID cannot legally be accepted. The first piece of ID is a government issued valid photo ID like a driver’s license, passport, firearm’s license, BCID card, or picture BC Services card. Government issued means issued by a federal, provincial or…
Read MoreWhat a Representation Agreement is
A Representation Agreement is a document to authorize representative(s) you have named to act with you or on your behalf with respect to your medical and person care decisions. You designate someone you trust as your representative to make healthcare decisions on your behalf if you are unable to communicate your wishes. This can include…
Read MoreWhat a Power of Attorney is
An Enduring Power of Attorney is a document to authorize attorney(s) you have named to act on your behalf with respect to your property, financial, and legal affairs. An Enduring Power of Attorney permits your attorney to manage your affairs even if you become mentally incapacitated. It does not give your attorney(s) the legal right…
Read MoreWe are Accessible and Inclusive
As you can see from the map, there is plenty of parking immediately in front of our building and designated disabled areas. We are located on the first floor with no steps to access our front door or anywhere inside. Our client rooms can accommodate all sizes of manual and electric wheelchairs. Our washroom is…
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