| How do I
get to your office? |
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Easily accessible from north or south Nanaimo,
we are located between Rutherford Mall and Country Club
Mall.
1. Coming from north Nanaimo, head south on the Island
Highway until you reach Norwell Drive (look for the
blue overhead walkway) Turn left at the lights, take
and immediate left on Corunna Road and again, take
the next left turn.
2. Heading north from Nanaimo city centre, travel
to Norwell Drive at the 1st set of lights after Country
Club Mall. Turn right at the lights and then immediately
turn left onto Corunna Drive and again, take the next
left turn.
3. From the Parkway, take the Mostar Road exit. Follow
Mostar Road to the Island Highway and turn right. Then
follow the directions in #1 above.
Check out our Contact us page for a map of our location.
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Do I have
to pay a lawyer if I just have an enquiry? |
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If you are unsure of your rights or obligations and would like some
prelminary legal advice, we would be happy to see you for 15 minutes for a
minimal charge.
On a complex issue, which would take more than 15 minutes to review, an
hourly rate would apply. |
| Do you charge
an hourly fee for all work you do? |
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In many instances, we will quote a price which includes
our legal fee, disbursements (items we pay out of our
pocket on your behalf, such as photocopies, courier
charges, long distance telephone etc) and federal and
provincial taxes. These quoted prices are most frequently
for standard real estate transactions, wills and incorporating
companies. In other instances we will estimate our
fees and the disbursements we feel we would reasonably
incur, however our fees and disbursements may increase
(or decrease) depending on the complexity of the particular
matter.
On some files, we will ask for a retainer prior to
commencing any work on your behalf. |
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A retainer is an amount of money that is paid by a
client as a deposit towards the fees that will be charged
and disbursements that will be incurred by the lawyer
on your behalf. Accounts submitted to you will be paid
from the retainer, which may need to be replenished from
time to time. |
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If you die without making a legally binding will, the
law will state who will receive your estate. This includes
your money and everything you own. If you have minor
children (under the age of 19), if you have not named
a legal guardian to look after them if both you and your
spouse should die while they are minors, then the government
will decide who is best suited to look after them.
A will also ensures that your family will know exactly
what your wishes are. When preparing you will, your lawyer
will also advise you about what rights your spouse and
children have, and in the cases of blended families,
what rights step-children have. |
What is "probate" and
how long does it take? |
| What is a
Representation Agreement? |
| What is a
Power of Attorney and why would I need one? |
| If I change
my mind, how do I change my Power of Attorney? |
| What does "incorporated" mean? |
| I have a
large piece of land and I would like to sell some of
it, but I want to keep the part where my house is situated.
How do I do this? |
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ann@hunterlawcorp.com
#4 - 4180 Island Highway North
Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, BC, V9T 1W6
Phone 250-756-9950 Fax 250-756-9951 |
