Reasons you should consider appointing a power of attorney
November 19, 2018
An executor takes care of your estate when you die, but who takes care of things if you are unable to make decisions for yourself while alive? Signing a power...
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Divorce or Separation – Family Property or Excluded Property?
November 19, 2018
You may wonder what assets you have to divide with your spouse or partner upon separation or divorce. Any asset whether real estate, a business, a pension, furnishings, tools, investments...
Cannabis legislation, impairment and employer’s responsibility
September 14, 2018
Is your company ready for recreational cannabis to be legal? Using cannabis in the workplace isn’t new – but now is a great time to make sure your policies cover...
Which Business Structure is Best For You?
September 14, 2018
When setting up a business, there are a variety of business structures that are available. So which is best for your needs? Below is a general overview of three basic...
Will Planning Free Lunch and Learn Presentation
May 7, 2018
Do you have a will? Should you have a will? What happens if you get sick and are unable to make decisions about your property? On April 25, 2019 Barry...
Amendments to the Additional Property Transfer Tax on Foreign Buyers
March 1, 2018
Further to our article on the same topic posted on December 6, 2017, effective February 21, 2018 the additional property transfer tax rate is increased to 20 percent from 15...
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...
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...