Touchstone Law Group LLP
#208 – 1664 Richter Street
Kelowna, B.C., V1Y 8N3
Office Tel: (250) 448-2637
Toll Free: 1 (855) 889-2637
Direct Fax: (778) 484-7101
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28
MAR
2017

The New British Columbia Home Owner Mortgage and Equity Partnership Program (Home)

Saving for a down payment on a first home purchase can be hard for first-time home buyers. The British Columbia government recently partnered with new home buyers to help them achieve their minimum down payment. Starting as of January 16, 2017, the new British Columbia Home Owner...
20
MAR
2017

Prior Consent to Physician Assisted Death

Since the Supreme Court of Canada decision in Carter v. Canada (Attorney General), 2015 SCC 5 (“Carter”),  many of our clients are interested in discussing the impact of that decision on their future health care planning.  Many of our clients want to know whether they could...
14
MAR
2017

Residential Tenancies and New Home Purchases – Tips and Traps

Purchasing a new home, whether to occupy yourself or as a rental/investment property, can be an exciting yet daunting process.  There can be an added level of complexity if the home is occupied by tenants put into place by the prior owner, whether you intend to keep those tenants...
06
MAR
2017

Appointment of Guardians

Several of our clients first start thinking about estate planning after the birth of their first child (or second or third child).  One of their biggest concerns is who will look after their children in the event that they pass away? Or, who will look after their children should...