People's Law School
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With a (hopefully) sunny long weekend coming up, many of us are getting outside. And that includes our canine friends, too, who aren't allowed in some provincial parks. Which ones? Check this out: https://www.peopleslawschool.ca//can-i-take-my-dog-provin/

Sometimes, you need more than just general legal info. Our Q&A section has you covered. Check out the top 30 questions we've answered on #wills and #estates https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/category/qa/?t=wills-estates

Is the will is the final word on who gets your assets? Not always. Some types of property don't pass through your will. What types? Check out our guidance to learn more: https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/will-doesnt-cover-every-ty/

Some think they're too young. Others know that everything will just go to their partner. There's many reasons British Columbians don't prepare a #will, but none of them are good. Spend 5 minutes with us learning why a will is important: https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/why-prepare-will/

Quick quiz: do you know the difference between a power of attorney and a representation agreement? If you don't, that's ok. We'll give you a passing grade once if you review our planning primer: https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/financial-legal-planning-t/

Looking to start your own non-profit? We've got your legal to-do list covered off (now, you just have to figure out how to fundraise, develop programming, apply for grants ... ) https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/how-to-incorporate-non-pro/

Don't get overwhelmed. Get answers! Sign up for a our free #webinar tomorrow at noon! https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_VDfmSAlGTCe_u4TT1BjvBQ

British Columbians are welcoming lots of new furry family members during the #COVID #pandemic. We've got great care tips for both inside and outside your home. Check out: https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/everyday-legal-probl//pets for more info.

Masks. Travel. "Social bubbles". BC has just announced new restrictions in response to growing case counts. Learn more at peopleslawschool.ca/COVID19

Questions about being an #executor? We've got answers. Sign up for our #webinar on November 17th at noon . (Hint: Lawyers will be there. And they won't be charging.) https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_VDfmSAlGTCe_u4TT1BjvBQ

New #COVID restrictions are in effect in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. Get the skinny at http://peopleslawschool.ca/COVID19

People's Law School's new virtual assistant answers your legal questions, 24/7. Chat today at peopleslawschool.ca

Forms, fees, reports executors do a ton. Join us for a free town hall session where BC legal pros answer your burning questions about settling an estate on November 17th at noon: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_VDfmSAlGTCe_u4TT1BjvBQ

Challenging a #will isn't easy, but People's Law School can help you take a first or next step. Learn more during our free #webinar tomorrow at noon: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_PeWybI9oRfqt8m4JdYktYg

We've got fresh (and always free) legal info up on pets, from taking care of a pup in a strata or apartment, to important tips for handling a dangerous animal. Check it out! https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/everyday-legal-probl//pets

A will means knowing who gets your assets or takes care of your kids or pets. Take the first step towards making a will with our free #webinar. Sign up today! https://www.peopleslawschool.ca//making-will-british-colum

Last chance to attend our free wills webinar tomorrow at noon. Space is limited; sign up now! - https://mailchi.mp/peopleslaw/theto-estate-planning-4271918

The law in BC allows for "interested" parties to contest. Eager to learn more? Check out our free webinar next Tuesday at noon featuring two top wills lawyers. https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_PeWybI9oRfqt8m4JdYktYg

Get one (free) step closer to making a will. Sign up for our webinar - https://mailchi.mp//get-one-step-closer-to-making-your-will

Success came in many shapes and colours this year. Check out our annual report today to learn more! https://www.peopleslawschool.ca//weve-had-incredible-year-

Still confused about what you can and can't do during this second wave? Good news People's Law School has updated its COVID Q&A for BC. Check it out, and share widely: https://www.peopleslawschool.ca//coronavirus-your-legal-qu

My upstairs neighbour has a dog that barks a lot when he’s not home. I’ve tried talking to him about it, but nothing has changed. Can I ask my Landlord for help? Find the answer to this and other questions that tenants and homeowners may have on our new Noise and Neighbours page. peopleslawschool.ca/noise-and-neighbours

Not everybody can ask a judge to change a #will. Learn more about how to challenge a will during our free webinar on October 27th at noon PT. Sign up today: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_PeWybI9oRfqt8m4JdYktYg

Are you wondering how to deal with your neighbour’s noise? What do your local noise laws say? Who can you contact to report a neighbourhood noise problem? Our new Noise and Neighbours page can help answer these questions and help you figure out a sound solution to your noisy problem. peopleslawschool.ca/noise-and-neighbours

Did you see our wills webinar? - https://mailchi.mp/people/did-you-see-our-willsweek-webinar

Our new Noise and Neighbours page can help neighbours deal with a noise problem that has gotten out of hand. Whether you own or rent your home and live in a house or a strata, People’s Law School can help you learn about your rights and options for dealing with your neighbour’s noise. peopleslawschool.ca/noise-and-neighbours

And we don't just mean your relatives. A will helps you to clearly set out your wishes. Sign up for our free webinar on making a will, live on zoom this Thursday at noon: https://www.peopleslawschool.ca//making-will-british-colum

We hear our neighbours’ loud television blaring for hours at a time. They keep it on late into the evening and we can’t get to sleep. Is there anything we can do? Our new Noise and Neighbours page can help you figure out what you can do when your neighbour’s noise disturbs your peace and quiet. peopleslawschool.ca/noise-and-neighbours

A will means saving up to thousands of dollars on administration fees. Take the first (or next) step in making a will with our free webinar. Signup link https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_ygU_BinSRfu8cOXJCDQFFA

There are many sounds in our neighbourhoods everyday. A vacuum cleaner running, a dog barking, loud music playing, and more. When does noise in our neighbourhoods cross the line? On our new Noise and Neighbours page, learn how much neighbour noise is too much and what to do when it affects your quiet enjoyment of your home. peopleslawschool.ca/noise-and-neighbours

Talking to your neighbour about a problem whether a barking dog or an unsafe, overhanging tree branch can be tricky. Our new Tips for Talking with Your Neighbour page (peopleslawschool.ca/talkingwithneighbour) walks you through the steps for having the conversation. But, if talking doesn’t solve the problem, learn what steps to take on our new Options for Dealing with a Problem with Your Neighbour page (peopleslawschool.ca/dealingwithneighbour).

My upstairs neighbour likes to do karaoke - at midnight! I can’t sleep and I’m so tired the next day. What can I do? Find the answer to this and other questions about dealing with a problem with your neighbour on our brand new Tips for Talking with Your Neighbour (https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/talkingwithneighbour) and Options for Dealing with a Problem with Your Neighbour (https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/dealingwithneighbour) pages.

Our new Tips for Talking with Your Neighbour (https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/talkingwithneighbour) and Options for Dealing with a Problem with Your Neighbour (https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/dealingwithneighbour) pages can help neighbours deal with a problem that has gotten out of hand. Learn how to get organized for a talk with your neighbour, how to have the conversation, and what to do afterwards whether you agree on a solution or not.

My neighbour won’t agree to repair our fence. Or, My neighbour won’t turn down the music. If you have a problem with your neighbour, visit our new Tips for Talking with Your Neighbour (www.peopleslawschool.ca/talkingwithneighbour) and Options for Dealing with a Problem with Your Neighbour (www.peopleslawschool.ca/dealingwithneighbour) pages. We guide you on how to move forward when you and your neighbour disagree.

Do you have a problem with your neighbour? Not sure what to do? Our new Options for Dealing with a Problem with Your Neighbour (https://bit.ly/2Pzoh08) and Tips for Talking with Your Neighbour (https://bit.ly/3ihx1Eh) pages can help!

You can take charge of your #endoflife decisions and we can walk you through it: peopleslawschool.ca/endoflife

Giving legal "notice" to the right folks ensures a smooth probate. Learn more at peopleslawschool.ca/probate

Make sure your end-of-life decisions reflect your wishes, or those of your loved one: peopleslawschool.ca/planning

Last week, we held a webinar, Best Practices for Public Legal Information. Over 150 guests tuned in from British Columbia and other parts of Canada to learn how to create public legal information that people trust, understand and use. If you missed it, you can watch the recording. It’s posted on the Better Legal Information site at the link below. https://betterlegalinfo.ca//best-practices-for-legal-info/

It's never too soon to prepare for your future, especially for a growing family. Check out our free wills resources today! https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/wills

Asked to be executor of someone's will? Read this first! https://rb.gy/zwtwed

It’s not too late to register for tomorrow’s free webinar, Best Practices for Public Legal Information. If you produce legal information for the public in British Columbia, you’ll learn what you can do to create information that people trust, understand and use. The webinar starts at 3 pm PDT and goes for an hour. A bonus 30-minute workshop will follow where we’ll walk you through an online tool to assess how your materials measure up in relation to best practices and whether they qualify for the new Quality Mark. Follow the link below to *register*.

Are you wondering where to plant a tree in your yard? Can you cut the branches of a tree owned by the city if they hang over onto your property? What happens if your neighbour’s tree damages your property? Find the answers to these and other prickly questions on our new Trees and Neighbours page. https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/trees

Our new Trees and Neighbours page can help neighbours figure out what to do about a tree problem. Who owns the tree? What do your local tree laws say? What can you do about overhanging tree branches? People’s Law School can help you get to the root of the problem. https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/trees

My neighbour wants me to cut down my tree because of a branch that hangs over onto their property. What are my options? Our new Trees and Neighbours page can help you deal with thorny issues that have taken root between you and your neighbour. https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/trees

Trees bring joy...and can cause serious disagreements between neighbours. On our new Trees and Neighbours page, learn what to do when a tree comes between you and your neighbour and affects your ability to enjoy your property. https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/trees

My neighbour’s tree branches are hanging over onto my property. Can I cut them or do I have to ask my neighbour for permission? Our new Trees and Neighbours page can help answer this question and other overreaching issues. https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/trees

Want to know more about settling an estate in BC? In last week’s webinar, our panelists answered common questions about probate. Lawyer Nicole Garton talked about the process, paralegal Stacie Ayukawa shared tips about completing forms, and District Deputy Registrar Laura Hill explained the role of the probate registry and services it offers to the public. If you missed the live broadcast, you can watch the recording at the link below! https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/settling-estate-british-col

Do you produce legal information for the public in British Columbia? Learn best practices and other tools you can use to produce information your audience trusts, understands and uses. Join us on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 3 pm PDT for our free one hour webinar. Follow the link below to register. And please feel free to share.

This recorded webinar features answers to common questions about dealing with an estate. Lawyer Nicole Garton explains the process, paralegal Stacie Ayukawa demystifies the forms, and Probate registry supervisor Laura Hill explains what happens after your application is filed.

We'll be live streaming on Facebook a webinar about *probate*, on Wednesday, June 3 at 12 noon PT. In this free 1-hour broadcast, learn answers to common questions about dealing with an estate. Lawyer Nicole Garton will explain the probate process, paralegal Stacie Ayukawa will demystify forms, and Probate registry supervisor Laura Hill will explain what happens after your application is filed.

Questions about probate or the forms you need to file? Tune in this Wednesday at noon PDT for a free 1-hour webinar. Lawyer Nicole Garton will explain the process, paralegal Stacie Ayukawa will demystify forms, and Probate registry supervisor and Deputy District Registrar Laura Hill will explain what happens after your application is filed. Register today at the link below.

In case you missed our earlier post, we're hosting a webinar next week about settling an estate in British Columbia. For answers to common questions about probate, tune in on Wednesday, June 3 at noon PDT for a free 1-hour webinar. Lawyer Nicole Garton will explain the process, paralegal Stacie Ayukawa will demystify forms, and Probate registry supervisor Laura Hill will explain what happens after your application is filed. Register today at the link below.

British Columbians have questions about probate. They range from the overall process to details about forms. We’re pleased to have a panel of three experts join us to answer the most common questions. On Wednesday, June 3 at noon PDT, we’re hosting a free 1-hour webinar with lawyer Nicole Garton, paralegal Stacie Ayukawa, and Probate registry supervisor Laura Hill. Register today at the link below. https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_L_0zweEuQWWXVSvinUQP9w

Workers are being called back to work and they have questions - about safety, changes to their jobs and how to talk to their employers about tricky situations. For answers to these questions and more, follow the link below. You’ll find a recording of our webinar from earlier this week where employment lawyers Sara Forte and Jim Wu tackled commonly asked questions about returning to work during the pandemic. https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/returning-work-during-pande

So pleased to be joined today by Sara Forte and Jim Wu of Forte Employment Law, who answered questions being asked by BC workers returning to their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic.

On July 1, 2020, Canada’s divorce law is changing. If you’re in the process of getting a divorce, or are married and thinking about getting a divorce, take a look at our new Dial-A-Law page The Divorce Act is Changing to learn about some of the new rules. https://dialalaw.peopleslawschool.ca/the-divorce-act-is-ch/