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If your job ends or terminates – whether you quit or you are fired or laid off - you want to be aware of your rights under the law. This script describes your rights under the Employment Standards Act, which sets out some minimum protections for workers in BC.

This script discusses your duties as an executor under a will and what you have to do to probate an estate. Topics include what does it mean to probate an estate, confirming that you were named as the executor, deciding if you want to be the executor, and making decisions as an executor.

This 8-page booklet is a basic introduction to anyone who is thinking about writing a will. It explains when you should write a will, why you should write a will, what to put in a will, and how to cancel or change a will.

This page provides court forms used in family court. The forms are in a PDF format that can be filled out and printed.

This 12-page booklet is for anyone who is thinking about writing a will or is asked to be the executor of a will. It provides practical legal tips about being an executor and useful information on the basic steps of probating a will.

There are three different ways to separate from your spouse. This script discusses what they are, and the relationship between separating and getting a divorce. It discusses when to prepare a separation agreement and what might be covered in a separation agreement.

Explains the basics of family law in BC. Includes information about living common-law or being married, the process for separation and divorce, how to work out custody, support, and access issues, and how to sort out money matters. Also describes legal options and where to get help.

If you have been fired, or dismissed from your job, you may have questions about your rights. This script discusses whether your employer can fire you, were you entitled to prior notice that you were going to be dismissed, can you get severance pay, and can you sue for wrongful dismissal.

This help sheet provides easy to follow directions to complete the application form for the persons with disabilities (PWD) benefit. It includes letters to give to your doctor and assessor, as well as a helpful checklist. This help sheet is part of a series on BC's disability benefits.

A manual for paralegals, legal information counsellors, and lawyers that covers 45 topics, including bankruptcy, creditors, debtors, fraud, leases, mortgages and foreclosure, prepayment rights, recovery of goods, and torts of assault and trespass. Also provides consumer and debtor resources.