Areas of Law

At Ridgway & Company, we offer a full range of legal services. From our wheelchair accessible and centrally located office building in downtown Duncan, we serve the legal needs of clients throughout Vancouver Island, as well as the rest of British Columbia, and the world. Within our firm we have the wide range of experience and diversity of skill necessary to effectively assist you with most business and personal legal matters, including:

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Estate Planning and Administration
Planning for your possible incapacity and eventual passing is extremely important. We can advise you about the current state of the law and prepare the necessary documents to help you meet your goals. We can also assist executors in obtaining Grants of Probate or Letters of Administration and advise them on their duties and obligations. We provide services relating to wills, powers of attorney, probate/administration, living wills, representation agreements, and committeeships, as well as other areas.
Litigation
We can assist you if another person has started litigation against you. If you are a surviving spouse or child of a deceased person, we can advise you on whether adequate provision was made for you under their will, and represent you in making application for a variation of the will, if necessary.
Foreclosure and Insolvency (acting for Lenders, Receivers, and Trustees in Bankruptcy)
If you are a secured or unsecured lender who is owed money and your borrower is in financial trouble or has stopped paying, you need to know how the law can help recover what you are owed.
Business & Corporate Law
Business matters are important whether they involve simple or complex transactions. Be sure to seek legal advice without delay to protect your interests and your financial security. We handle incorporations,  buying and selling businesses, corporate reorganizations, shareholders agreements, commercial contracts, leases and more.
Family & Divorce Law
When your relationship breaks down you may be faced with issues of property division, spousal maintenance, child support, and custody and access. Dealing with these very personal issues can be extremely stressful. You need someone who can advise you on your rights and responsibilities and advocate on your behalf. If you are entering into a second marriage you may wish to ensure that you and your new spouse can each preserve your estate for the benefit of the children and grandchildren of your first marriages. You may be entering into a common-law relationship and need advice regarding the support obligations you are assuming towards your new spouse and step children, and your exposure to claims to a share in your property if the relationship breaks down.