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Real Estate Law / ILA

Independent Legal Advice (ILA)
in British Columbia

Lenders, courts, and parties often require Independent Legal Advice. That is a meeting with a lawyer who is not acting for any other party in the transaction, before signing certain documents. We provide ILA appointments same day or next day.

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How we handle a ila matter

Lenders, courts, and parties often require Independent Legal Advice. That is a meeting with a lawyer who is not acting for any other party in the transaction, before signing certain documents. We provide ILA appointments same day or next day.

What you can expect

  • A direct line to your lawyer, not a paralegal you have never met.
  • Clear communication from intake through closing.
  • Flat rate pricing on every standard file, with no surprises at closing.
  • Electronic and mobile signing options across Metro Vancouver.
  • Direct coordination with your lender, broker, and realtor.

Where we work on ila files

We close ila files for clients across Metro Vancouver, including Surrey, Langley, Delta, White Rock, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Vancouver, and Richmond. Most signings can be handled at our Surrey office or by mobile signing service if you are based elsewhere in the Lower Mainland.

Common questions

Independent Legal Advice (ILA): frequently asked questions

  • ILA is commonly required for guarantors of mortgages, parties to matrimonial agreements (including separation and prenuptial agreements), parties to gifts of significant value, and second mortgage borrowers.

Schedule a case review

Talk to a lawyer about your ila matter.

Send us the details of what you are working on and we will follow up within one business day. Closing inside seven days? Please call us directly.

Call the firm
604-339-4542
Office hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time

Request a consultation

One business day response. For closings inside seven days, please call us directly.

We respond within one business day. Closing inside seven days? Please call us.

Closing a ila file?

Send us your details and we will follow up within one business day. Direct lawyer access on every file.