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We are a leading Surrey and Delta law firm providing legal services in Real Estate, Wills & Estates, Property Development, Business and Commercial Law, Immigration, Family Law, Mediation, and Civil Litigation.
30+
Years of Experience
Our Practice Areas
We offer a full range of legal services, including:
Why Choose Us
A Law Firm Built on Experience, Clarity, and Care
Key Values:
Clear communication — no confusing legal terms Fast response times Experienced lawyers well-versed in the laws of British Columbia A long-term partner committed to your success
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Our existing clients frequently refer their family, friends and business colleagues to us.
Proudly Serving Our Local Communities
We are committed to supporting individuals, families, and businesses throughout our local communities with trusted legal services in all major areas of law.
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Our Office Locations:Common Questions
At Wilson Rasmussen LLP, we know legal matters can feel overwhelming. These answers are here to help you understand our services, our process, and what to expect when working with our team.
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Wills & Estate: What is probate?
Probate is having the court establish that a Will is valid.
Wills & Estate: How much are probate fees in British Columbia?
$200.00 on the first $25,000.00
$6.00 per $1,000.00 on the next $25,000.00
$14.00 per $1,000.00 or part thereof on assets over $50,000.00.
Wills & Estate: What happens if I die without a Will?
If you die without a Will in BC, the Wills, Estates, and Succession Act sets out who will be the beneficiaries of your estate. It depends on who is in your family to determine who will receive what in BC: spouse and children receive first, if there is no spouse or children, then grandchildren take, then parents, if no parents, then brothers and sisters, etc. The estate goes to the government only if there are no nieces and nephews.
Business: How do I protect a business name?
Where do you want to use it? If it is something you want to use all over the country, you may want to consider a federal incorporation or you may wish to trademark, maybe both. In the province, it can be registered as belonging to a proprietorship or partnership, or you can use the business name as an element of your company name if you decide to incorporate. The systems require that you search first to ensure that it isn’t already in use, or so close to someone else’s registered name as to cause confusion.
Business: What is a Company?
If the public is expected to do business with an incorporated entity, the public has a right to see what the company is up to, to a certain extent; the corporate records must be available for public viewing, so everyone has a right to know who the directors are and who the shareholders are.
Business: Why, how, where do we need to keep corporate records?
Contesting a Will: What does it cost to prepare a Will?
Our fee changes for more complicated Wills where special drafting is required (ie: discretionary trusts for children with disabilities, or if you plan to exclude a legal spouse, partner or child (even if an adult) from the distribution of your estate).
Of course, GST(5%) and PST(7%), photocopies and the cost of filing Wills Notices are added to our accounts as shown in the second column.
Contesting a Will: What is a Power of Attorney?
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