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This Company, and Cindy Wallas in particular, have been incredibly helpful dealing with my financial troubles. She was incredibly helpful guiding me through the process, and helped me feel calm throug... See more
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Support and understanding and most importantly guidance was very quick, and very much appreciated. At a horribly stressful time I felt taken care of. I cannot say thank you enough.
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Founded in 1990 and currently operating from a network of local offices throughout BC – Sands & Associates are multi-year Consumer Choice Award winners who provide individuals and small businesses with real solutions to debt. As Licensed Insolvency Trustees, we are the people who can legally shield you from your creditors when you need a plan to deal with your debts.
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Local offices throughout BC, Canada
- 1-800-661-3030
- info@sands-trustee.com
- www.sands-trustee.com
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Very easy to deal with
Very easy to deal with. All options were explained to me so I understood the process.
28 April 2026
Reply from Sands & Associates
We are glad that the insolvency process was explained in an easy to understand manner.
Sands Trustee provided a calm and…
Sands Trustee provided a calm and thoughtful approach to my inquiry and helped me achieve my financial goals.
28 April 2026
Reply from Sands & Associates
We are pleased to hear your experience put you at ease and is helping you achieve your financial goals.
Helped me alot to get out of debt
Helped me alot to get out of debt! Grately appreciate their hard work and help me get back on track
28 April 2026
Reply from Sands & Associates
Thank you for your kind words.
Never been in trouble financially…
Never been in trouble financially before and was looking at filing for bankruptcy. Sands and Associates explained in great detail my options and helped me put together a consumer proposal package that was more than fair.
Shout out to Hannah for all her help and expertise! She's amazing!
28 April 2026
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Reply from Sands & Associates
Experiencing financial debt can happen to anyone. Our staff utilize their experience and expertise to assist our clients with available options to help them break free from debt.
Extremely professional and to the point
Probably the most professionally handled experience I have ever had, with honest genuine care, clear communication and transparency. Omer was on top of everything with all my options and how to optimally move forward. He brought to my attention things that I myself even missed on my own for one. I felt like I was going nowhere before Sands & Associates, but that is no longer the case. Highly recommend, and thank you for everything moving forward.
28 April 2026
Reply from Sands & Associates
Thank you for the recommendation. We are happy our staff were able to assist you with clear communication, transparency and you can now move towards being debt free.
Helen Tan was amazing..she never judged…
Helen Tan was amazing..she never judged and always answered my questions.
21 April 2026
Reply from Sands & Associates
We are glad you felt comfortable. Our staff are available to assist clients with outstanding debt and answer questions that may arise before, during and after the insolvency process.
Relief in my life. Randi Smith
Relief in my life. Randi Smith
I can sleep again not worrying about how I was going to pay.I will say I'm having a hard time with no extras to get by. Miss my cards and line of credit. I know however it will get better. I truly appreciate how easy you made it to clear this debt from my life. Thank you to Helen and Sands and Associates .....
15 April 2026
Reply from Sands & Associates
We are pleased to hear you found the insolvency process straightforward and are looking forward to a debt free future.
Sands associates that i have dealt with…
Sands associates that i have dealt with in the past couple of weeks were great calls were returned promptly and they were very helpful
23 April 2026
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Reply from Sands & Associates
We are glad to hear you found our staff to be efficient and supportive.
By helping me to get my debts paid off and getting me to get on with my life. Thank you very much.
By helping me to get my dep
22 April 2026
Reply from Sands & Associates
We appreciate being able to assist our clients with resolving their outstanding debt so they are able to move forward debt free.
I did not do anything every creditors…
I did not do anything every creditors was taking care of.and very easy to deal with...
23 April 2026
Reply from Sands & Associates
We are pleased you found the insolvency process easy.
Great experience
Great experience, very welcoming and knowledgeable staff and am very grateful that my situation has improved since dealing with them.
21 April 2026
Reply from Sands & Associates
We are happy you felt welcomed by our staff and that we were able to assist you with improving your debt situation.
It was non judgemental.
22 April 2026
Reply from Sands & Associates
Assisting clients with debt resolution in a non-judgmental manner is important to us.
Everything
Everything! Your company is a miracle help for people who much need it.
I am so grateful I was able to find your services because you literally saved me and my small business. Saved me from drowning. I am so grateful for all your kindn and gentle help
22 April 2026
Reply from Sands & Associates
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are pleased your experience with our staff was so exceptional and that you were able to take the first step towards being debt free.
Your agents are the best
Your agents are the best. At no time did they make me feel like a failure. Carolyn is the best
4 March 2026
Reply from Sands & Associates
Insolvency can be a stressful experience. We believe in assisting our clients through the process with professionalism and kindness.
Reply from Sands & Associates
We are glad you found the insolvency process straightforward.
Friendly
Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and non-judgmental people.
My life feels like it is mine again!
21 April 2026
Reply from Sands & Associates
We are so pleased you are feeling positive about moving forward from insolvency.
They made me feel really comfortable
They made me feel really comfortable.
They were kind and patient.
14 April 2026
Reply from Sands & Associates
The insolvency process can be challenging to go through. We are pleased our staff helped you feel comfortable and at ease during the process.
Angelica was amazing
Angelica was amazing. she was so nice and supportive. She answered any questions I had anything i was unsure of. I couldnt have appreciated her more
16 March 2026
Reply from Sands & Associates
Thank you for your kind words. We are pleased our staff answered your questions with clarity and kindness.
Reply from Sands & Associates
Our staff work with our clients to ensure the insolvency process is clear and straightforward.
Reply from Sands & Associates
We are glad we were able to assist you with the insolvency process.
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