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:[[Assessments of Employers for Workers' Compensation (7:IX)|IX. Assessments of Employers]] | :[[Assessments of Employers for Workers' Compensation (7:IX)|IX. Assessments of Employers]] | ||
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:[[LSLAP's Role at the Initial Decision Level for Workers' Compensation Claims (7:XI)|XI. LSLAP's Role]] | :[[LSLAP's Role at the Initial Decision Level for Workers' Compensation Claims (7:XI)|XI. LSLAP's Role]] | ||
:[[List of Abbreviations regarding Workers' Compensation (7:App A)|Appendix A: Abbreviations]] | :[[List of Abbreviations regarding Workers' Compensation (7:App A)|Appendix A: Abbreviations]] | ||
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:[[Enduring Power of Attorney (15:App A)|Appendix A: EPOA]] | :[[Enduring Power of Attorney (15:App A)|Appendix A: EPOA]] | ||
:[[Notice of Revocation of Enduring Power of Attorney (15:App B)|Appendix B: Notice of Revocation]] | :[[Notice of Revocation of Enduring Power of Attorney (15:App B)|Appendix B: Notice of Revocation]] | ||
− | ;Chapter Sixteen – Wills and | + | ;Chapter Sixteen A – Wills and Estate Planning |
− | :[[Introduction to Wills and | + | :[[Introduction to Wills and Estate Planning (16A:I)|I. Introduction]] |
− | :[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Wills ( | + | :[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Wills (16A:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]] |
− | :[[Making and Executing a Will ( | + | :[[Making and Executing a Will (16A:III)|III. Making and Executing]] |
− | :[[Mistakes and Alterations in a Will ( | + | :[[Mistakes and Alterations in a Will (16A:IV)|IV. Mistakes and Alterations]] |
− | :[[Will | + | :[[Revocation of a Will (16A:V)|V. Revocation]] |
− | :[[ | + | :[[Will Variation Claims (16A:VI)|VI. Will Variation Claims]] |
− | :[[Intestacy ( | + | :[[Intestacy (16A:VII)|VII. Intestacy]] |
− | :[[Wills and First Nations ( | + | :[[Property in Wills and Estate Planning (16A:VIII)|VIII. Property]] |
− | :[[ | + | :[[First Nations and Wills (16A:IX)|IX. First Nations and Wills]] |
− | :[[Will Instructions Questionnaire ( | + | :[[Health Care Decisions and Wills (16A:X)|X. Health Care Decisions]] |
− | :[[Will Drafting and Execution Checklist ( | + | :[[LSLAP File Administration Policy for Wills and Estate Planning (16A:XI)|XI. LSLAP File Administration Policy]] |
− | :[[Wills Glossary ( | + | :[[Will Instructions Questionnaire (16A:App A)|Appendix A: Questionnaire]] |
+ | :[[Will Drafting and Execution Checklist (16A:App B)|Appendix B: Checklist]] | ||
+ | :[[Wills Glossary (16A:App C)|Appendix C: Glossary]] | ||
+ | ;Chapter Sixteen B – Probate and Estate Administration | ||
+ | :[[Introduction to Probate and Administration of the Estate (16B:I)|I. Introduction]] | ||
+ | :[[Duties of a Personal Representative (16B:II)|II. Duties of a Personal Representative]] | ||
+ | :[[Taxation: RRSP & RRIF & TFSA (16B:III)|III. Taxation: RRSP & RRIF & TFSA]] | ||
+ | :[[LSLAP File Administration Policy for Probate and Estate Administration (16B:IV)|IV. LSLAP File Administration Policy]] | ||
+ | :[[Probate and Estate Administration Glossary (16B:App A)|Appendix A: Glossary]] | ||
;Chapter Seventeen – Citizenship | ;Chapter Seventeen – Citizenship | ||
:[[Introduction to Citizenship (17:I)|I. Introduction]] | :[[Introduction to Citizenship (17:I)|I. Introduction]] | ||
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:[[Important Addresses and Phone Numbers in Immigration Law (18:XII)|XII. Contacts]] | :[[Important Addresses and Phone Numbers in Immigration Law (18:XII)|XII. Contacts]] | ||
;Chapter Nineteen – Landlord and Tenant Rights | ;Chapter Nineteen – Landlord and Tenant Rights | ||
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:[[Introduction to Landlord and Tenant Law (19:I)|I. Introduction]] | :[[Introduction to Landlord and Tenant Law (19:I)|I. Introduction]] | ||
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− | :[[Tenancy Agreements (19: | + | :[[Moving in and Residential Tenancies (19:IV)|IV. Moving in]] |
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− | :[[Forced End of Tenancy (Termination and Eviction) (19: | + | :[[Dispute Resolution in Residential Tenancies (19:XI)|XI. Dispute Resolution]] |
− | :[[Dispute Resolution in Residential Tenancies (19: | + | :[[Tenancies and the Common Law (19:XII)|XII. Common Law]] |
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− | :[[Strata Law and Residential Tenancies of Strata Lots (Condominiums) (19: | + | :[[Assisted and Supported Living Tenancies (19:XIV)|XIV. Assisted Living]] |
− | :[[Assisted and Supported Living Tenancies (19: | + | :[[Commercial Tenancies (19:XV)|XV. Commercial Tenancies]] |
− | :[[Commercial Tenancies (19: | + | :[[Tenancy and Mobile or Manufactured Homes (19:XVI)|XVI. Mobile Homes]] |
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;Chapter Twenty – Small Claims | ;Chapter Twenty – Small Claims | ||
:[[Introduction to Small Claims (20:I)|I. Introduction]] | :[[Introduction to Small Claims (20:I)|I. Introduction]] |
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LSLAP Manual
Law Students' Legal Advice Manual
- Introduction
- Acknowledgements
- Chapter One - Criminal Law
- I. Introduction
- II. Governing Legislation and Resources
- III. Etiquette
- IV. Criminal Charges
- V. Substantive Law
- VI. Resolving Prior to Trial
- VII. Pleading Not Guilty/Trial
- VIII. Other Issues
- IX. Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- X. LSLAP Policies
- XI. Information for LSLAP Students
- XII. Etiquette for Law Students
- XIII. Practice Recommendations
- Appendix A: Initial Sentencing Position
- Appendix B: Diversion Application
- Appendix C: Sentencing Hearing
- Appendix D: Trial Books
- Appendix E: Glossary
- Chapter Two - Youth Justice
- I. Introduction
- II. Governing Legislation and Resources
- III. Youth Criminal Justice Act
- IV. Youth Justice (British Columbia) Act
- Appendix A: Glossary
- Chapter Three - Family Law
- I. Introduction
- II. Governing Legislation and Resources
- III. Marriage
- IV. Divorce
- V. Uncontested Divorce
- VI. Simple Divorce Procedure
- VII. Alternatives to Divorce
- VIII. Assets
- IX. Spousal and Child Support
- X. Interjurisdictional Support Orders
- XI. Custody, Guardianship, and Access
- XII. Children and the Law
- XIII. Adoption
- XIV. Name Changes
- XV. Court Procedures
- Appendix A: Glossary
- Chapter Four - Victims
- I. Introduction
- II. Governing Legislation and Resources
- III. Avenues to Address Crime
- IV. Victims of Violence in Relationships
- V. Seniors and Others with Disabilities
- VI. Victims of Human Trafficking
- VII. Referrals and Follow-up
- Chapter Five - Public Complaints
- I. Introduction
- II. Governing Legislation and Resources
- III. Steps to Take
- IV. Privacy or Access to Information
- V. Complaints against the Police
- VI. Complaints against Security Guards
- VII. The Right to Vote
- VIII. Complaints regarding UBC
- IX. Complaints regarding SFU
- X. Complaints against Doctors
- XI. Complaints against Lawyers
- Appendix A: Glossary
- Appendix B: Sample Letter of Intent
- Chapter Six - Human Rights
- I. Introduction
- II. Governing Legislation and Resources
- III. BC Human Rights Code
- IV. Canadian Human Rights Act
- V. BC Civil Rights Protection Act
- VI. Rights of the Child
- VII. LSLAP's Role
- Chapter Seven - Workers' Compensation
- I. Introduction
- II. Governing Legislation and Resources
- III. Limitation Periods
- IV. Compensation Claims
- V. Occupational Diseases
- VI. Claim Benefits
- VII. Appeals
- VIII. Health and Safety Regulations
- IX. Assessments of Employers
- X. Fair Practices Officer
- XI. LSLAP's Role
- Appendix A: Abbreviations
- Appendix B: Referrals
- Appendix C: Resources
- Appendix D: Claims Process
- Appendix E: Checklist for Interviews
- Appendix F: Checklist for Appeals
- Appendix G: Sample Authorization Form
- Chapter Eight - Employment Insurance
- I. Introduction
- II. Governing Legislation and Resources
- III. Qualifying for EI
- IV. Types of Benefits
- V. Benefit Period
- VI. Quantifying Benefits
- VII. Benefit Entitlement
- VIII. Penalties, Violations, and Offences
- IX. Keeping Out of Trouble
- X. Timing for Reporting
- XI. Overpayment and Collections
- XII. Reconsideration
- XIII. Social Security Tribunal
- XIV. Appeals
- XV. Payment Pending Appeal
- XVI. Judicial Review
- XVII. Authorization for Representatives
- Appendix A: Initial Application Checklist
- Chapter Nine - Employment Law
- I. Introduction
- II. Governing Legislation and Resources
- III. Checklist
- IV. Preliminary Matters
- V. Employment Issues
- VI. Remedies
- VII. Strategies and Tips
- Appendix A: Glossary
- Chapter Ten - Creditors and Debtors
- I. Introduction
- II. Governing Legislation and Resources
- III. Creditors' Remedies
- IV. Debtors' Options
- V. Dealing with Debt
- Appendix A: Relevant Forms
- Appendix B: Examination Checklist
- Chapter Eleven - Consumer Protection
- I. Introduction
- II. Governing Legislation and Resources
- III. Contracts for Sale of Goods
- IV. Consumer Protection
- V. Direct Sales
- VI. Conditional Sales Contracts
- VII. Motor Dealer Act
- VIII. Miscellaneous
- IX. Consumer Transactions
- Chapter Twelve - Auto Insurance (ICBC)
- I. Introduction
- II. Governing Legislation and Resources
- III. Compulsory Coverage
- IV. Optional Insurance
- V. Personal Injury Claims
- VI. Out-of-Province
- Chapter Thirteen - Motor Vehicle Law
- I. Introduction
- II. Governing Legislation and Resources
- III. At the Roadside
- IV. Duties after a Collision
- V. Violation Tickets
- VI. Provincial Offences
- VII. Vehicle Impoundment
- VIII. Superintendent
- IX. Drugs and Alcohol
- X. Federal Offences
- XI. ICBC Breaches
- XII. Bicycles
- XIII. LSLAP Program Information
- Appendix A: Examples of Penalty
- Chapter Fourteen - Mental Health Law
- I. Introduction
- II. Governing Legislation and Resources
- III. Theory and Approach
- IV. Legal Rights
- V. Patient Admission
- VI. Voluntarily Admitted
- VII. Involuntarily Admitted
- VIII. Criminal Code
- IX. Complaints
- X. References
- Appendix A: Second Opinion
- Appendix B: Near Relative
- Chapter Fifteen – Guardianship
- I. Introduction
- II. Governing Legislation and Resources
- III. Overview
- IV. Power of Attorney
- V. Representation Agreements
- VI. Advance Directives
- VII. Committeeship
- VIII. Adult Abuse
- Appendix A: EPOA
- Appendix B: Notice of Revocation
- Chapter Sixteen A – Wills and Estate Planning
- I. Introduction
- II. Governing Legislation and Resources
- III. Making and Executing
- IV. Mistakes and Alterations
- V. Revocation
- VI. Will Variation Claims
- VII. Intestacy
- VIII. Property
- IX. First Nations and Wills
- X. Health Care Decisions
- XI. LSLAP File Administration Policy
- Appendix A: Questionnaire
- Appendix B: Checklist
- Appendix C: Glossary
- Chapter Sixteen B – Probate and Estate Administration
- I. Introduction
- II. Duties of a Personal Representative
- III. Taxation: RRSP & RRIF & TFSA
- IV. LSLAP File Administration Policy
- Appendix A: Glossary
- Chapter Seventeen – Citizenship
- I. Introduction
- II. Governing Legislation and Resources
- III. Who is a Canadian Citizen?
- IV. Advantages & Responsibilities
- V. Citizenship Grants
- VI. Applying for Citizenship Grant
- VII. Loss of Citizenship
- VIII. Proof
- IX. Search of Citizenship Record
- X. Referrals
- Chapter Eighteen – Immigration
- I. Introduction
- II. Main Sources
- III. Players
- IV. Categories of Persons
- V. PR Application
- VI. IRB
- VII. Loss of PR
- VIII. Removal Orders
- IX. Appeals
- X. Offences
- XI. Issues at Sentencing
- XII. Contacts
- Chapter Nineteen – Landlord and Tenant Rights
- I. Introduction
- II. RTA Coverage
- III. Tenancy Agreements
- IV. Moving in
- V. Security Deposits
- VI. Repair and Service
- VII. Rent Increase
- VIII. Tenant's Rights
- IX. Subletting and Assignment
- X. Termination/Eviction
- XI. Dispute Resolution
- XII. Common Law
- XIII. Strata Law
- XIV. Assisted Living
- XV. Commercial Tenancies
- XVI. Mobile Homes
- XVII. Income Assistance
- XVIII. Illegal Suites
- XIX. Forms
- XX. Governing Legislation and Resources
- Chapter Twenty – Small Claims
- I. Introduction
- II. Governing Legislation and Resources
- III. Do You Have a Claim?
- IV. Choosing the Proper Forum
- V. Starting a Claim
- VI. Responding to a Claim
- VII. Default Order
- VIII. How a Claim Proceeds
- IX. Pre-Trial
- X. Mediation
- XI. Settlement Conferences
- XII. Trial/Pre-Trial Conferences
- XIII. Trial Preparation
- XIV. Trials
- XV. Costs and Penalties
- XVI. Appeals
- XVII. Enforcement of a Judgement
- Appendix A: Registries
- Appendix B: Demand Letter
- Appendix C: Notice of Claim
- Appendix D: Reply to Claim
- Appendix E: Glossary
- Appendix F: Limitation Periods
- Appendix G: Causes of Action
- Appendix H: Tribunal Procedures
- Appendix I: Court Fees
- Appendix J: Settlement Conference
- Appendix K: Payment Hearing
- Appendix L: Appeal
- Chapter Twenty One – Welfare Law
- I. Introduction
- II. Governing Legislation and Resources
- III. Eligibility
- IV. Special Situations
- V. Eligibility Factors
- VI. Hardship Assistance
- VII. Overpayments and Fraud
- VIII. Payment Issues
- IX. Additional Benefits
- X. Health Supplements
- XI. Appeals
- Chapter Twenty Two – Referrals
- I. General
- II. Family Law
- III. Residential Tenancy
- IV. Human Rights
- V. Wills & Estates
- VI. Immigration & Refugee
- VII. Disability
- VIII. Employment
- IX. Debt
- X. Aboriginal
- XI. Police Complaints
- XII. Chinese Language
- XIII. Others