Janine A. S. Thomas, Estate Planning Attorney in the United States

Janine concentrates on estate planning, family law, general, litigation, and poa. Each area below outlines the kind of case Janine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Estate Planning

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• Family Law

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• General

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• Litigation

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• POA

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• Tax

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• Trusts

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• Wills

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• Elder Law

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Janine's primary office is at 736 Granville St., Ste. 200, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1G3. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new estate planning attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Janine usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Janine discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in estate planning practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Janine for a estate planning case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Janine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Janine offer a free consultation?

  Janine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Janine's office. Some estate planning attorneys offer free consults — check Janine's current terms during booking.

• How long do estate planning cases in this state typically take?

  Simple estate planning matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Janine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Janine take my case if I'm outside the area?

  Janine evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Janine's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Janine?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Janine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Janine accepting new estate planning clients right now?

  Janine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.