League and Williams Lawyers
210 - 174 Wilson St. V9A7N6 Victoria, BC, Canada

Six year old advocates for improved pedestrian safety in Ladner by starting a petition for a crosswalk. Good work Arianne! https://bc.ctvnews.ca/after-sibling-s-close-call-b-c-6-year

If the will may be invalid, it's important for the deprived beneficiary to notify the court in a timely way by filing a notice of dispute. Doing so puts administration of the estate on hold and will prevent probate from being granted until the issue is resolved. #EstateDisputes #EstateLaw #estateadministration https://www.leaguelaw.com/posts/notice-of-dispute/

The Times Colonist Readers Choice Awards are now open for voting! We’re proud to be nominated in the category of law firm and would appreciate it if you could take a moment to vote for us. Thanks! https://timescolonist.secondstreetapp.com//gall/258237284

In wake of heartbreaking tragedy - family seeks to help others in their time of need.

Family caregivers may have claims against an estate for unjust enrichment. https://www.leaguelaw.com/posts/unjust-enrichment/

In BC a will writer can specify how long a beneficiary must survive before being given their share of an estate. When a will writer does not do so, by law a beneficiary must survive at least 5 days longer than the will writer in order to inherit. When a person outlives the survivorship period, but dies before an estate is fully administered, their inheritance becomes part of their own estate. https://www.leaguelaw.com/posts/survivorship-period/ #EstateLaw #Survivorship #EstatePlanning

Can a city place the burden of safety of its property, including parks & playgrounds, on the public, including children? The law says no. https://www.timescolonist.com//signs-warning-of-hazards-in

League and Williams, a full-service firm in Victoria, BC is seeking a solicitors legal assistant to join our team in November 2020. The legal assistant will provide dedicated support to a solicitor who will be undertaking estate planning and administration, and general corporate work. We offer modern office resources, a pleasant work environment, and competitive salary and benefits. Preferable candidates will have at least 2 years of legal assistant experience and will be dedicated helping our solicitor provide our clients with high quality legal services. Position to commence November 2, 2020 contact J. Williams at [email protected] in confidence.

A part of Humboldt is now a one lane, two-way street with bicycle lanes on either side. This will pose significant challenges for drivers. https://www.timescolonist.com//steve-wallace-beware-victor

Where are Vancouver Islands most dangerous intersections? https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca//vancouver-island-s-mos

The justice system is adapting to be more COVID compliant and to enable jury trials to proceed: https://www.timescolonist.com//in-b-c-courtrooms-space-adj

A driver has a duty to check for cyclists before opening their door. Failing to fulfill that duty will now cost you 4 times as much.

Sometimes being an executor of an estate can be time consuming and complex. Naming a lawyer as executor can help ensure the estate is administered in a fair and timely manner and may avoid costly mistakes. https://www.thestar.com//becoming-an-estate-executor-can-c

Did you know that COVID19 did not cancel Victoria News Best of the City Awards? League and Williams has been nominated in the category of services and we would like to have your support! You have until June 15, 2020 to vote. Please take a moment to vote, its easy and now more than ever local Victoria businesses need your support! As a bonus, we want to GIVE AWAY a dashcam and $150 to spend at a local business of your choice all you have to do is like this post, AND make ...a comment about which local business (must be in the Victoria, BC area) youd spend your $150 AND tag a friend in your comment. We will randomly select a winner from all entries received by 11:59PM PST on June 15, 2020 and announce at noon (PST) on June 16, 2020. This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. https://vicnews.secondstreetapp.com/2020-Best-of-the-City/ See more

While the practice of law continues to often deal with personal matters, going forward such matters are far less likely to be done in person as the pandemic drags the legal system into modern times. https://www.lawtimesnews.com//judge-compares-refusi/329407

Standard of care in longterm care homes during COVID19 comes under scrutiny after lawsuits alleging neglect of residents are commenced: https://www.vicnews.com//lawsuits-over-covid-19-handling/

Most people arent driving as much as they used to, and some insurers in Canada have offered rebates as a result. As far as we are aware, ICBC is not offering rebates. https://www.cbc.ca/ne/business/insurance-covid-19-1.5525986

Temi, LaWs office courier and video-presence robot helps our staff and clients to remember to be safe.

At this time we are limiting access to our Victoria office to staff and clients with essential appointments who have not traveled in the last 14 days and do not have any cough/cold/flu symptoms. All staff and clients are asked to sanitize their hands upon entry to our office. We remain operational - and our lawyers happy to have telephone and skype/zoom consultations at this time. Thank you for your understanding.

League and Williams is happy to schedule video appointments through Skype and Zoom Video Communications! Keep social distancing, while still getting the advice you deserve book a video appointment today.

If a cruise ship fails to appropriately disinfect or inform passengers of ship borne illnesses, such as Norwalk or Corona Virus, passengers who become sick while aboard may have an injury claim. https://www.leaguelaw.com//illness-outbreaks-on-cruise-sh/

A recent Vancouver case highlights the ability of BC Courts to vary unfair wills when estate distribution is unequal between siblings. The Litt family daughters were discriminated against in their parents will and the BC Supreme Court varied the will to treat the daughters fairly. https://www.leaguelaw.com//estate-dispute-case-unfair-will/

Sometimes people are fairly disinherited for reasons that are rational and valid. Other times they are treated unfairly. We work for those who have been treated unfairly and are experienced in having unfair wills varied. https://www.leaguelaw.com//disinheritance-thats-it-youre-/

Make more than $68,640 per year? Youll find ICBCs new wage loss provisions financially crippling. You wont be able to recover more than a maximum of $1,200 per week in wage loss, regardless of the premium you paid: https://www.timescolonist.com//b-c-s-new-no-fault-vehicle-

Esquimalt imposing restrictions on Gorge Waterway docks as concerns about liability and zoning come to the forefront: https://www.goldstreamgazette.com//esquimalt-adds-more-l/

Both cyclists and pedestrians should be concerned about changes to ICBC: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/mobile/video

Ontario man awarded $700k for injuries from a blindsided hit sustained in hockey game. https://www.goldstreamgazette.com//beer-league-hockey-pla/

Addendum to contract of purchase and sale leads to the court finding in favor of home purchasers who discovered a buried oil tank on their property years after it was purchased. #RealEstateLaw https://www.vicnews.com//pair-ordered-to-pay-more-than-5/

Father gains court approval to make medical decisions for children after mother refuses vaccination and dental care: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/b-c-court-rules-in-favou #FamilyLaw

BC court varies mothers will that left her disabled only child with $15,000 of $1.8m estate. BC is Canadas only province where a will can be varied for being unfair. https://www.burnabynow.com//burnaby-widow-didn-t-leave-dis

Starting the New Year right! West Shore RCMP issue only 1 DUI out of 300 cars on New Years eve. Thank you to everyone who planned a safe ride home. https://www.goldstreamgazette.com//one-in-300-west-shore-/

Wishing everyone a very happy holidays! Be sure to know your responsibilities as a social host - we encourage everyone to enjoy the holidays safely! https://www.leaguelaw.com/posts/social-host-liability/

Dashcams have increased the number of eyes on the road and have been used to issue fines. So when behind the wheel, drive like you are being watched, because there are good chances your driving is on camera. https://www.timescolonist.com//dashcam-video-used-to-fine-

What road users think they know about the rules of the road might not be right. https://www.timescolonist.com//steve-wallace-misconception

Tremendously proud of our team for helping make a 1Up Single Parent familys Christmas a little brighter this year!

Dash cams are coming to school buses in the Cowichan Valley. Were a little surprised they arent standard equipment already on all school buses in B.C. https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca//cowichan-school-buses-

Preventing injury in school zones - Aviva and Parachute partner to help 20 Canadian schools improve road safety in their school zones. https://parachute.ca//aviva-canada-and-parachute-canadas/

Want to avoid being dinged? Perhaps consider avoiding parking lots. https://www.goldstreamgazette.com//there-were-96000-cras/

Victoria local business, Kukus Restaurant, victim in morning collision involving an SUV. https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/one-taken-to-hospital-af

If you drive McKenzie Avenue, then you go through 50 percent of Saanichs 10 worst intersections: https://www.goldstreamgazette.com//more-than-half-of-saa/

Obscuring license plates with a cover or only installing a back plate can result in a ticket. https://bc.ctvnews.ca//obscured-licence-plate-lands-driver

If you plan on turning, and not irritating a lot of other drivers on the road, use your turn signals. They are usually activated using a lever located near the steering wheel on the vast majority of vehicles. https://www.oakbaynews.com//no-turn-signals-double-parki/

Collisions involving wildlife, such as Elk, can be deadly. Avoiding these crashes in the first place by exercising extra caution on rural roads and advocating for and improving wildlife fencing along corridors that are known to be risky can prevent injury and death. Sadly another British Columbian lost her life and another two were injured in collisions involving Elk near Lake Cowichan in the last day. Those injured in motor vehicle collisions with wildlife are limited to Part 7 (no fault) benefits through ICBC. https://www.change.org/p/icbc-hey-18-needs-wildlife-fencing

Blueberry farm foreclosure sale soured by vengeful vendors: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/b-c-court-reduces-sale-p