1-800-565-5297
THE LAW SOCIETY OF BC
The Law Society of BC is the self-governing body for lawyers in BC. The primary responsibility of the Law Society under the provincial Legal Profession Act is to protect the public interest in the administration of justice.
845 Cambie St., Vancouver V6B 4Z9
604-669-2533 - TTY: 604-443-5700 - TF in BC 1-800-903-5300
www.lawsociety.bc.ca
LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
Canadian Bar Association provides service to help you select lawyer who may assist with your legal problem
• if you do not know where to find a lawyer, phone the Lawyer Referral Service in your area
• you will be given name, telephone number and address of a lawyer who practices in area you choose
• lawyer will provide initial consultation of up to one half-hour for small fee
• should you require assistance beyond initial consultation, lawyer will then charge his/her normal fees and will discuss them with you
• it is your decision whether to carry on further with the particular
lawyer or not For information on other Lawyer
Referral Services in province and lower mainland area, phone
1-800-663-1919
Canadian Bar Association
10th Floor, 845 Cambie Street
Vancouver V6B 5T3
1-888-687-3404 Fax: 1-877-669-9601
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www.cba.org/bc
LEGAL SERVICES SOCIETY (Kelowna)
Provincial legal aid plan offered to assist people with urgent legal problems who cannot afford to hire a lawyer. This community law office administers legal aid & provides information & advice a wide variety of legal topics.
307-1664 Richter Street, Kelowna V1Y 8N3
250-763-8613
PENTICTON
Legal Services Society Call Centre
1-866-577-2525
COMMUNITY LAW OFFICE, N OKANAGAN
Provides Legal Aid & community law services to eligible persons in the North Okanagan & basic information to everyone free of charge, appointment necessary.
3018 - 29th Street, Vernon V1T 5A7
545-3666
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LEGAL AID – LEGAL SERVICES SOCIETY
Providing legal aid and legal education for British Columbia.
100-125 4th Avenue, Kamloops V2C 3N3
250-314-1900
NOTARIES PUBLIC OF BC, THE SOCIETY OF
1220-625 Howe Street
Vancouver V6C 2T6
1-800-663-0343
www.notaries.bc.ca
OMBUDSMAN OF BC
Investigates complaints regarding Provincial Government
Ministries, Crown Agencies, Boards or Commissions, schools and school boards, hospitals, universities and colleges, professional bodies and local governments. The Ombudsman has the power to make a full and impartial investigation into any complaint and to make recommendations to make policies and practices more fair.
Box 9039 Stn Prov Govt., Victoria V8V 3K3
Toll Free -1-800-567-3247 TTY 1-800-667-1303
Putting Your Affairs in Order
When planning for the future and looking for someone to act on your behalf, choose someone who:
• understands and respects your values and wishes
• lives in same area
• is younger, so that they are able to deal with your affairs if you become unable to do so.
Living Wills:
Preparation of this document requires mental competence
• helps terminally ill remain in control of medical care they will receive
• enables people to avoid prolongation of dying process and to retain dignity to the end of life.
JACK BELL FOUNDATION
700 W 57th Avenue, Vancouver V6P 1S1
604-879-7433 Toll free 1-888-380-7433
