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
info@touchstone.law
22
JUL
2014

I’m buying a new home! When should I look into home insurance?

Prospective buyers who are looking at purchasing a home should consider the need to get home insurance in place early in the process. For buyers who are getting a mortgage to purchase the home, confirmation of acceptable insurance is required prior to closing. We recommend that...
10
JUL
2014

Committee Applications

A Committee application may be necessary when a person by reason of mental infirmity arising from disease, age or otherwise, becomes incapable of managing his or her own affairs and the requisite estate planning documents are not already in place ( i.e. enduring power of attorney...
10
APR
2014

Do I need a shareholders’ agreement?

Owners of companies often wonder whether they really need a shareholders’ agreement. If you have more than one shareholder, you should at least consider whether a shareholders’ agreement is appropriate for your company and speak to your lawyer about their recommendations....
24
MAR
2014

Can I leave my Estate to Anyone?

We are often asked who a person can leave their estate to in their Wills and whether they can leave it to anyone they choose. The short answer is yes, but, with certain conditions! An overriding principle in wills and estate legislation is testamentary freedom – meaning a...
17
MAR
2014

What does a Will Do for You?

The B.C. Government has recently announced that March 31 to April 6, 2014 is “Make-a-Will Week” (http://www.ag.gov.bc.ca/make-a-will/) in B.C. in order to encourage the public to write their will or bring an existing out of date Will up to date. According to a 2010...
07
MAR
2014

Incorporating a Company

Are you currently running or thinking about starting a new business? This document sets out some important considerations for new or existing business owners who are considering whether to incorporate. What is a Company? In British Columbia, the Business Corporations Act governs...
28
FEB
2014

Powers of Attorney

So you’ve been appointed an Attorney, but what does that really mean? This document sets out some of the basic “dos and don’ts” of being an Attorney which are worth considering prior to agreeing to accept the appointment. What is an Attorney? An Attorney is an individual who has...