Legal Services Benefit Plan

includes reimbursement of legal services for legal advice and consultation

includes reimbursement of legal services for members and their spouses for the preparation of simple Wills or the revision of Wills and preparation of Powers of Attorney

includes reimbursement of legal services for the following: preparation of Prenuptial Agreement, preparation of a separation agreement, filing a petition for divorce or separation, family court and mediation services.

(as a tenant only) includes reimbursement of legal services for claims arising out of a Landlord/Tenant relationship regarding the employee’s rental dwelling

Coverage includes reimbursement of legal services for the following: purchase or sale of a family dwelling, purchase of a lot in which to build a family dwelling, preparation of a new or renewal of mortgage, discharge of mortgage, preparation of a Spousal Co-Ownership Agreement

includes reimbursement of legal services in connection with any civil action or civil administration proceedings with the filing of a civil or administrative action by the member only

includes reimbursement of legal services in connection with any civil action or civil administration proceedings in which the member, spouse or dependent child is named as a defendant

includes reimbursement of legal services in connection with claims against a members’ insurer (except for benefits provided by Local 527)

includes reimbursement of legal services in connection with the preparation of non-complex legal documents including Powers of Attorney and notarized affidavits

includes reimbursement of legal services in matters arising out of disputes with WSIB and EI

includes reimbursement of legal services when charged under provincial or federal statues under the: Highway Traffic Act, Provincial Offenses Act , Criminal Code.

There is more than one factor that determines whether you are eligible for reimbursement. Therefore, due to the complexity of determining eligibility, it is your responsibility to contact the administrator prior to consulting a lawyer to determine whether you are eligible.

No. The Plan does not pay for all legal costs that you may incur. Legal Services that are covered can be found on pages 8 through 13 in the Members’ Legal Services Benefit Plan Booklet.

Yes. There is a limitation under each category and there is maximum yearly limitation. It is important to note that taxes, disbursements and fees other that lawyer fees are excluded from coverage.

Yes. Reimbursement for the purchase of a family dwelling is limited to a maximum of $500.00, one purchase every five years.

Yes. The preparation of a new mortgage or renewal of mortgage is limited to $400.00, one claim every 24 months.

Yes. A discharge of mortgage is limited to $300.00, one claim every 24 months.

Yes. Coverage under these proceedings is to a maximum of $600.00, one claim per calendar year.

Yes. Coverage under these proceedings is to a maximum of $1,500.00, one claim per calendar year. Also, mediation services for divorce, separation and domestic proceedings is limited to 50% of the total cost to a maximum of $2,000.00

Yes. You and your spouse will be covered to a maximum of $200.00 each for your Wills and $100.00 each for your Powers of Attorney.

Please fill in and submit the Legal Claim Form with your detailed Statement of Account from your lawyer and required documentation. The administrator will determine your eligibility for benefits and provide you with any further information required based on the claim you are submitting.

All claims submitted must be accompanied by a detailed statement of account indicating the services rendered and that the account has been paid in full. Some of the documents required are listed on the Legal Claim Document Requirement Sheet. Since documents are specific to the legal services provided, other documentation may be required. The Administrator and Trustees reserve the right to request other information to process your claim.

Yes. You have 12 months from the date of the service to submit your claim.

No. You must choose your own lawyer.

No. All claims submitted must first be paid in full and payment for the reimbursement of any claim will only be made to the member.