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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07
NOV
2017

Strata Lot Parking and Storage

When purchasing a condo or other form of stratified unit, one of the more important considerations can be parking and storage arrangements – particularly in some areas where parking is sparse and adds value to a unit.  In British Columbia, there are various ways that a strata...
24
OCT
2017

Tenancies in Real Estate Transactions

A buyer of real estate obtains “indefeasible title” (ie. ownership that is not vulnerable to being defeated, revoked or lost) subject to certain exceptions listed under section 23 of the Land Title Act of British Columbia. One of the exceptions is a lease or agreement for lease...
16
OCT
2017

Choosing your Attorney, Executor and Representative

Choosing who to appoint as your attorney, executor and representative in your estate planning documents is one of the most important decisions you must make during the process of creating your estate plan. The most important thing is to choose someone you trust with the powers...
10
OCT
2017

Considerations for Pet Owners When Buying a House

When looking for a new house, purchasers search for the perfect home for all members of the family – including their pets. Accordingly, it is important that the purchaser do their due diligence to confirm that their prospective property permits their pets to occupy the...
18
SEP
2017

Problems that Arise When Someone Dies Without a Will

A will is a legal document which sets out how your estate (including both your assets and liabilities) will be distributed upon your death.  If you pass away without a validly executed will, your estate will be distributed in accordance with the default “intestacy” rules set out...
11
SEP
2017

Signing Purchase and Sale Documents

Real estate transactions are moving at a faster than normal speed with the hot real estate market we have been seeing in the Kelowna area.  While this can be a necessity in some markets, it also makes it even more important to be aware of the time requirements around completion...
05
SEP
2017

What’s in a Name?

One of the most fun, and sometimes most difficult, parts of setting up a company is selecting the perfect name. In this article we will introduce some of the elements buying anavar online which must be included in a corporation’s name and discuss some of the things to consider in...
29
AUG
2017

Where to Store Your Will

A will is a legal instrument which sets out how your estate (including both your assets and liabilities) will be distributed upon your death. If you are considering whether or not you should make a will, please see our blog article “When Should You Make a Will?”...
14
AUG
2017

What happens if the seller doesn’t fix the hot water tank?

We regularly see real estate contracts that impose obligations on the seller of the property to complete some work prior to the closing date (generally at the seller’s expense).  Sometimes these issues arise from the buyer’s initial viewing of the property and, in other cases, it...
08
AUG
2017

Partnerships in BC

When starting up a business, you will have to decide on the form of business entity that suits your specific needs. Three of the most common business entities are sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations. In this article we will canvas some of the unique features of a...