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Real estate, mortgages, Juricert

Juricert – certification authority recognized by the Director of Land Titles
Cancellation of discriminatory covenants on land titles (August 7, 2015 LTSA practice note)
Ministry of Finance announces additional property transfer tax effective August 2, 2016
Reporting Form for Mortgage Discharge Failures
The law of property in BC might not give your clients the result they expect (Lin v. CIBC Mortgages Inc.)
Guidelines for Solicitors to Facilitate Discharging or Transfer of Mortgages (Canadian Bankers Association)
Contact List for Matters Involving Mortgage Discharges (Canadian Bankers Association) (updated December 10, 2020) 
Western Law Societies Conveyancing Protocol (British Columbia) Version 3.0

Wills, undue influence

Recommended Practices for Wills Practitioners Relating to Potential Undue Influence: A Guide (BC Law Institute)

Family law

Best Practice Guidelines for Lawyers Practising Family Law
The above guidelines were endorsed by the Benchers as aspirational standards for lawyers practising family law (July 11, 2011). 
 Family law alternate dispute resolution accreditation

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