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What is a Strategic Default and When is it an Appropriate Decision?

An overview of the strategic default option for distressed mortgage borrowers. This article discusses what is a "strategic default," along with its risks, benefits and consequences to help consumers make an informed decision.

Social and Electronic Media and Your Family Law Case: If You Post It, It Will (Probably) Come (Back to Haunt You)

electronic messages and social media posts as evidence in litigation

How Do I “Own” a House with “Bad Credit”?

If you want to “own” a house but have bad credit, the following are some desirable action steps: 1) Have a Trust Agreement in place; 2) Have the witnesses to the Trust Agreement swear Affidavits of Subscribing Witnesses; and 3) Have a Power of Attorney in place.

The Five W’s of Wills Variation in BC

There are strict statutory time lines that must be observed and only certain people can legally contest the will of a deceased relative.

Lost in Limitations – Estate Litigation

Lost in Limitations: BC Estate Litigation Lawyers

Estate Litigation: Sibling Rivalry

Variation of Wills & Sibling Inequality: Fair & Unfair Wills

When to Challenge A Will

The Wills, Estates and Succession Act (“WESA”), which is the law governing wills variation claims in British Columbia sets out specific time-lines that must be complied with if a disinherited or unsatisfied spouse or child wants to challenge a will.

Why It's So Hard to Get the Law to Protect a Good Joke

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/why-hard-get-law-protect-710110

Regulatory Issues in Layaway Ticket Sales

http://www.sedgwicklaw.com/regulatory-issues-in-layaway-ticket-sales-07-21-2014/

Bad Sportsmanship or Breach of Duty to Disclose?

http://www.law360.com/articles/655671/bad-sportsmanship-or-breach-of-duty-to-disclose

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