Directors’ Duties and Liabilities
January 26, 2018
Being the director of a corporation sounds like a cushy job, but not so fast. A director has a stringent set of rules to abide by. The BC Business Corporations...
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Enduring Power of Attorney and Common Mistakes for Land Purposes
December 6, 2017
An Enduring Power of Attorney is a document prepared in accordance with the Power of Attorney Act, that a capable adult (the “Adult”) (at least 19 years old) uses to...
Understanding ICBC’s role in out-of-jurisdiction accidents
December 6, 2017
Accidents are never pleasant, but having a car accident outside of British Columbia can add a layer of complexity. Your ICBC policy is valid in other provinces and in the...
What happens to your pension on divorce?
December 6, 2017
There are many kinds of pension plans. Most are subject to division upon marriage breakdown. Marriage includes a common-law relationship of two years or longer. Federal Government plans include the...
What are Excluded Assets?
December 6, 2017
The division of family property in British Columbia changed in 2013 with the enactment of the Family Law Act. The scheme of our new act is that all property that...
Settling Disputes Through Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods
December 6, 2017
Not all legal disputes need to be resolved in court. Most family law cases settle using out-of-court alternatives. These out-court-alternatives, or alternative dispute resolution methods, include mediation, arbitration, and the...
It’s Not Always Equal in the End
December 6, 2017
The end of a marriage or a long-term relationship can be a difficult time for all individuals involved. Eventually, the parties must deal with dividing the assets they own, whether...
Additional Property Transfer Tax on Foreign Buyers
December 6, 2017
In British Columbia, a general property transfer tax is payable on all property transactions involving a change to the property’s title, including: acquiring a registered interest in the property gaining...
Thank you!
October 19, 2017
A big thank you to all who attended our open house on a very stormy night. The music, food and gifts were well received by all who attended. A special...
Common Law Severance
August 17, 2017
With some exceptions, Canadian employers are permitted to terminate an employment relationship at any time without cause, provided the employee is given proper notice, or pay in lieu of such...
Cohen Buchan Edwards has moved
August 14, 2017
Cohen Buchan Edwards LLP has moved, our new location at 290 – 13777 Commerce Parkway, Richmond, BC V6V 2X3. All telephone numbers and email addresses remain the same. We are located...
Common Mistakes of Power of Attorney for Real Estate or Land Purposes
July 6, 2017
Generally speaking, in British Columbia, a Power of Attorney is effective as long as it is prepared in accordance with the Power of Attorney Act of British Columbia. Having said...