Ducks in a Row? | Priddle Law Group
From a legal perspective, having all your ‘ducks in a row means having all of your legal and financial plans in place in case of both emergencies and to plan for life’s eventual events. The main eventual events – acquiring property, having children, retiring, and dying. The emergencies include accidents, illnesses, and a sudden […]
Constitutional Challenge of ICBC No Fault Regime | Priddle Law Group
What is the enhanced care model and what is it designed to cover? This is the ICBC No-Fault Insurance model they put in place on May 1, 2021. They have labeled it “enhanced care” which is a fair bit misleading. They did make some changes and increases so, in that way, it is […]
Motor Vehicle Collisions and Advocating for Yourself | Priddle Law Group
Highway accidents are on the rise. There have been several serious collisions in the news this past week. What should a person involved in an accident make sure they do at the scene of the accident? The first thing is to assess any injuries, get out of a vehicle in a dangerous situation and call […]
ICBC, No-Fault Insurance, and Pedestrian/Cyclist Accidents | Priddle Law Group
July brings summer weather and a larger presence of pedestrians and cyclists on BC roadways, sidewalks, and parks. Even with the most careful of pedestrians or cyclists, collisions with motor vehicles can happen. This is particularly the case in places where these intersect, such as driveway entrances to parking lots in parks and public […]
Correct Storage of a Will | Priddle Law Group
A recent poll conducted across Canada says more people are storing their wills vs. keeping originally signed wills in the Lawyer Vault. Why is the shift happening? It is partly the will-makers themselves causing this to happen. Many people during the pandemic prepared wills through remote preparation or an online will kit of […]
Unhappy Beneficiaries | Priddle Law Group
Estate litigation in BC is on the rise. Most of the litigation is due to unhappy beneficiaries. WESA (Wills Estates and Succession Act) came into force in March 2014 and consolidated many of the statutes and laws. Almost a decade later, we are now seeing the common law application of its changes. What are […]
NDP wants more Regulatory Framework
On March 1, 2022, David Eby, BC Attorney General, wrote to the presidents of the Law Society of British Columbia and the Society of Notaries Public of British Columbia. Eby’s letter outlined several proposed changes to the existing regulatory framework. What are the proposed changes? Currently, how the Law Society operates is as all […]
Buying a vehicle from a dealership? Here are some important things to consider.
Buying a vehicle from a dealership, the financing and sale are usually handled by a salesperson and a financing advisor. There have been several cases going through the Courts recently in BC regarding unauthorized and fraudulent charges. What have been the issues that are the subject of the litigation? There are two main issues: […]
Incorporations are not a DIY Project
It is fairly easy to register a name reservation or incorporation with BC Registry Services. Is this something businesses that want to incorporate should be doing on their own? The online registration services are very, very misleading. They supply the basic forms for a business to register the incorporation with the BC Company Registry, however, […]
WorkSafe BC Coverage for Contractors
Its spring and homeowners are beginning work on their roof; landscaping; fencing; air conditioning and more. They call in a contractor to provide a quote and hire them to do the work. How important is it to confirm the contractors’ WorkSafe BC coverage and if they don’t, what could go wrong? What do homeowners […]