Established in 1952
Munro & Crawford has served generations of Vancouver residents. From a single office, established by founding partner William Munro in Kerrisdale, the client base has spread to every part of the Lower Mainland and provinces across the country. The client base may be mobile but their loyalty to Munro & Crawford is a constant – testimony to the value of a neighbourhood law office that understands the changing needs of its clients. Bill Munro was joined by Peter Crawford in 1973.
Philosophy
The firm’s focus on service took on a physical persona in 1978 with the construction of a charismatic little brick building at 5670 Yew Street. Bill and Peter were determined that the façade of their practice would be as approachable as their philosophy of the practice of law – the building, now a Kerrisdale landmark, personifies this.
LEGAL SERVICES AVAILABLE IN VANCOUVER
Real Estate
Buying, selling or mortgaging a home is often the largest financial transaction of your life. Ensure your interests are protected; tax and title searches need to be completed before closing, and the necessary transfer of title and mortgage documents or discharges need to be properly filed at the Land Titles Office.
Wills
A well drafted, up-to-date will is one of the best legacies you can leave your family. Clear instructions ensure that your beneficiaries will receive the gifts and care you intended, and will greatly reduce the potential for litigation.
Trusts
A trust is an arrangement where assets are held with specific stipulations as to how and when a beneficiary or beneficiaries may access the assets. A trustee (or more than one trustee) is appointed to have legal ownership of assets within the trust. The trustee may or may not be a beneficiary.
Probate & Estate Administration
Probate means to prove. It is a legal process by which a will is proved valid or invalid; and is always required if the estate contains real estate, bank accounts or other financial instruments with a value of $25,000 or more.
Elder Care
Munro & Crawford Trust & Estate Services offers a complete range of evolving services for your personal and financial needs as you age. Our experienced principals provide assistance to you and your family in meeting changing needs;
Business Law
Is there a merger, acquisition or corporate reorganization in your future? Depend on Munro & Crawford for advice on financing, regulatory and other legal issues. Assess shareholder, limited or general partnership and joint venture agreements, as well as other forms of business associations and strategic alliances.
Co-Ops
Munro & Crawford have one of the largest Co-Op practices in Metro Vancouver. We are the registered and records office, and act as solicitors for more than 20 apartment corporations, and we are the designated solicitors for the only two chartered banks who are prepared to finance the purchase apartment corporations.
