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JUL

2015

Are Estate Planning Documents Executed Outside of BC Effective Here?

Did you know that estate planning documents (such as a will, power of attorney, representation agreement, etc.) executed outside of BC may not be effective in BC? The good news is that whether you moved to BC last week or 10 years ago, it is not too late to review your estate...

JUL

2015

Personal Real Estate Corporations – Finally, the benefits of a corporation for real estate licensees

On January 1, 2009 British Columbia became the first province in Canada to allow licensed realtors to incorporate using Personal Real Estate Corporations (“PRECs”). Prior to January 1, 2009, real estate licensees did not have access to the benefits of incorporation that are...

JUN

2015

What does my Will have to look like, and can I just write it myself?

In our very first blog post titled “Can I just write where I want my stuff to go on a napkin” on January 18th, 2013 we discussed the form and execution requirements of valid wills. Since that post, the Wills, Estates and Succession Act, SBC 2009, c 13 (“WESA”) came into force in...

APR

2015

What You Don’t Know About Trademarks Could Hurt You

A trademark is a shortcut that helps consumers distinguish your products and services from those of your competitors. It can be a name, a slogan, a logo, or a combination of word and design elements. It can even be a three-dimensional shape or a sound. Many small business...

MAR

2015

WESA One Year Later – Changes in the Wills legislation and the impacts on your Will

The Wills, Estates and Succession Act SBC 2009, c. 13 (“WESA”) came into force one year ago (March 31, 2014) and drastically overhauled B.C.’s wills & estates legislative framework. One of the questions we get asked most often is whether a Will signed...

FEB

2015

The Terms of a Term Sheet: Part II

Last week, we talked about some preliminary considerations when you’re looking to bring in funding for your company. If your startup has piqued the interest of an investor and you are in negotiations, you will likely come out on the other end with a document called a Ter...

JAN

2015

The Terms of a Term Sheet: Part I

So your new business venture is gaining traction and you’ve managed to pique the interest of an investor. As exciting as this can be, for many entrepreneurs, bringing on investors can be a daunting task. In our next two articles, we’ll give you the scoop on what you need to be...

JAN

2015

Health Care Decision Making – Representation Agreements

This is the final article of our 3 part health care series addressing the options available to you if you lose capacity to make your own health care decisions. It is very important to be aware that your Power of Attorney does not have the authority to make health care decisions...

JAN

2015

Top 5 Legal Issues Facing Tech Startups

1. Choosing the Right Legal Structure One of the first decisions startups are faced with is the type of legal structure to choose. To incorporate or not to incorporate? That is the question. Many entrepreneurs will postpone incorporating their business to avoid the costs...

DEC

2014

No Executor or no Will, who administers the estate?

What happens if there is no named executor in a Will? How does the estate get administered if there is no one named to do it? If a Will has properly been drafted, the probate judge will almost always appoint the executor named in the Will. However, situations and unforeseen...

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Are Estate Planning Documents Executed Outside of BC Effective Here?

Personal Real Estate Corporations – Finally, the benefits of a corporation for real estate licensees

What does my Will have to look like, and can I just write it myself?

What You Don’t Know About Trademarks Could Hurt You

WESA One Year Later – Changes in the Wills legislation and the impacts on your Will

The Terms of a Term Sheet: Part II

The Terms of a Term Sheet: Part I

Health Care Decision Making – Representation Agreements

Top 5 Legal Issues Facing Tech Startups

No Executor or no Will, who administers the estate?

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