Legal Advice in the Modern Era
Most retirees, small business owners and home buyers/sellers think that obtaining legal advice is expensive, time consuming and that they have to be a big Corporation or have a large estate to benefit from the advice of a lawyer. Perhaps that was the way it used to be, but in these modern times, the way […]
Navigating the New ICBC Compensation Limitations
Have you been in an accident that happened after April 1, 2019? Has ICBC is made you an offer to settle for $5500 and told you that is the limit under the new rules? While that may be true if you recovered from your injuries in a short period of time, that is not the […]
Ride Sharing – Read the Fine Print! | Priddle Law Group
Can Uber drivers sue their employer? The Supreme Court of Canada released a judgment ruling in favor of Uber drivers and their ability to sue Uber in Court in Canada. The Agreement When a driver signed up online to be an Uber driver in Canada, they agreed to a long, complicated contract that included settling […]
Incorporation is Not a DIY Project | Priddle Law Group
There may come a time for you as a small business owner or sole proprietor when your accountant advises you that it is an appropriate time to incorporate your small business. Then you may be asking yourself, how do you incorporate your company? Usually, this is the next stage when a small business grows to […]
Settling a Simple Will | Priddle Law Group
How do you settle a simple Will? Clients often attend with their lawyer and say, “I have a simple estate – everything goes to my husband and children.” While that does sound simple, not all may be as it seems. Starting Point Several questions need to be answered, even in that statement. You may want […]
Getting Ready to Buy or Refinance? | Priddle Law Group
Are you getting ready to buy or refinance a house? Laying the groundwork ahead of a purchase or refinance can make the whole process go more smoothly for you and for the professionals you will be working with to achieve your goals. Getting Started The most important thing is your credit score. Download the apps […]
Planning in the Time of COVID 19 | Priddle Law Group
This viral pandemic has left many of us at home and concerned for the uncertainty of the immediate future. The suddenness of events unfolding has created some anxiety around the question ‘what will happen if I get sick’. Thankfully, we have our wonderful Royal Inland Hospital staff working to make sure the answer to that […]
Planning For the Year Ahead | Priddle Law Group
The holiday season is a good time to reflect on the past year and make plans for the new one. Do you know how to plan for the year ahead? Weddings, funerals, births, graduations, holidays – being prepared factors into every one of these life stages. Everyone has a story about a relative that died […]
How to Choose a Lawyer | Priddle Law Group
How do you choose a lawyer? Hiring a lawyer is an important decision – you need to spend some time and do your research. You can’t base decisions based on ads you see on the internet or the side of a bus. Just like picking a wine based on the label – you may not […]
What Does it Mean to be Summoned? | Priddle Law Group
You’ve Been Summoned The jury trial process is an important cornerstone of the legal process in Canada. The reason is that juries, acting together as members of the community, give a voice to how our community views certain behaviors and how wrongdoing is addressed. But what does it mean to be summoned? The Process If […]