Legal Insights from Tim Louis & Company
Helping You Understand Long-Term Disability, Personal Injury, Employment Law, and Estate Issues in British Columbia
At Tim Louis & Company, we believe that legal advice should be clear, accessible, and grounded in real-life experience. That’s exactly what you’ll find here on our blog. Whether you’re dealing with a denied long-term disability claim, navigating a workplace issue, or facing the complexities of estate planning or probate, our posts are written with you in mind.
From our office in Vancouver, British Columbia, we’ve spent decades helping people across BC make informed decisions about their legal rights. This blog is an extension of that commitment — a place where we share timely updates, explain key legal issues in plain language, and offer insights based on the cases we handle every day.
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Latest Law articles by Tim Louis

Long-Term Disability Claims for Mental Health in Canada
Long-Term Disability Claims for Mental Health in Canada: Essential Tips for Success By Tim Louis Understanding Long-Term Disability Claims for Mental Health Conditions Fighting for long-term disability (LTD) claims for mental health conditions can feel like an uphill battle. The stigma surrounding mental health, combined with the unique challenges faced by those living with conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, or

The Importance of Hiring the Right Lawyer for Your Estate Planning, Probate, and Will Needs in Vancouver
Navigating Estate Planning in Vancouver: Understanding the Role of Estate, Probate, and Will Lawyers By Tim Louis Estate planning can be overwhelming, especially when considering probate and Will management. Ensuring that your wishes are clearly documented and legally binding requires professional guidance to avoid potential disputes and complications in the future. In Vancouver, where provincial laws and regulations significantly influence

Steps for Self-Employed Professionals to Appeal
Denied Disability Benefits? Steps for Self-Employed Professionals to Appeal by Tim Louis Navigating the disability claims process can be stressful, especially for busy self-employed professionals. Unlike traditional employees, self-employed individuals often face unique challenges when denied disability benefits. From lacking access to standard employer-provided benefits to juggling the complexities of business operations while managing health issues, the hurdles are substantial.

Disability Claims for Respiratory Conditions: How to Secure Your Benefits
Understanding the Impact of Respiratory Conditions on Long-Term Disability Claims by Tim Louis Chronic respiratory conditions like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), asthma, and other lung disorders can severely impact an individual’s daily life and work capabilities. These conditions often lead to persistent symptoms such as shortness of breath, chronic coughing, fatigue, and frequent respiratory infections. Over time, these symptoms

Estate Planning – Child with Disabilities
Preparing for the Future: Estate Planning When You Have a Child with Disabilities Understanding the Importance of Estate Planning by Tim Louis Estate planning is a critical process for ensuring that your assets are distributed according to your wishes after your death. However, when you have a child with disabilities, the stakes are even higher, and the planning becomes more

Lyme Disease
How to Secure Long-Term Disability Benefits for Lyme Disease: Overcoming Challenges and Winning Your Claim Living with Lyme disease can be a challenging, significantly impacting one’s daily life and work capabilities. Lyme disease, caused by the bite of an infected black-legged tick, often begins with symptoms such as fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans. If


