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  • I am the executor of my mother's will and am doing the work myself
  • I’m applying for probate; where can I find the forms required?
  • I’ve been dismissed (fired) without just cause
  • I want to find out about getting BC disability benefits
  • Our marriage is over; do we have to go to court?
  • I have to go on welfare. What do I need to know before I apply?
  • Should I have an enduring power of attorney or a representation agreement?
  • Where can I find the court rules and forms for Supreme Court cases?
  • I’ve missed a few mortgage payments and am facing foreclosure
  • Can I fill in court forms online?
  • I'm trying to prepare a Supreme Court case
  • I need to take someone to small claims court
  • How long will my EI last if I get laid off?
  • I was caught shoplifting, and now the store has sent me a letter demanding money. Can they do this?
  • How can I dispute a traffic ticket?
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  • I am being harassed by debt collectors. Are they allowed to do that?
  • A friend was sponsored to come to Canada but the sponsor left her. What can she do?
  • Can I get a legal order to keep an abuser away from me?
  • Can they search my school locker without my consent?
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