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AUG

2018

Do I need a lawyer (or notary) to sell my home?

From time to time, we get asked by clients or potential clients whether they are required to have a lawyer (or notary) to complete the sale of a property. While it is not always necessary, in most cases a lawyer or notary will be required to facilitate the transaction in British...

JUL

2018

Natural Disaster Extension Provisions

Forest fire season has officially arrived in the Okanagan. The smoke in the air is a good reminder of the importance of turning your mind to the possibility of delays in closing real estate transactions as a result of nearby natural disasters such as forest fires and floods. Most...

JUL

2018

Transmissions to Surviving Joint Tenant

In BC, property that is owned by two or more people can be held in either “joint tenancy” or in “tenancy in common”. There are several considerations to take into account when deciding which route to go, however a primary consideration in that decision is that with joint...

JUL

2018

Understanding the Home Owner Grant

Property taxes are always a hot topic at this time of year with most local jurisdictions having due dates in July. In British Columbia, the Province provides a reduction of property taxes in specific situations for a person’s principal residence. There are a number of rules and...

JUN

2018

Property Tax Payment Reminder

Have you purchased real estate in 2018? If so, we recommend that you make the necessary inquiries to ensure that you are aware of your obligations with respect to property taxes. Property taxes are payable to the applicable taxation authority (City, District, Municipality, etc.)...

MAY

2018

Property Taxes are coming due

Its that time year again. Municipal property tax notices have been (or will shortly be) sent out by your local Okanagan taxation authority notifying the property owners that property taxes are due in 6 weeks and what exactly those taxes are. These notices are sent out to the...

MAY

2018

Lapse and Ademption

Proper planning when drafting your will is important for a variety of reasons, but your responsibilities as a will-maker do not stop once your will is finalized. We often encourage clients to ensure that their wills are up to date for a number of reasons, two of which are the...

MAY

2018

Team Corporate and Commercial

Touchstone Law Group LLP’s corporate and commercial team handles everything related to businesses including, but not limited to, incorporating corporations and societies, facilitating purchases and sales, preparing various service contracts and employment contracts, preparing...

APR

2018

Team Wills and Estates

Touchstone Law Group LLP’s wills and estates team handles all matters related to estate planning and estate administration. With respect to estate planning, the wills and estates team works closely with the responsible lawyer, clients and other advisors to prepare high quality...

APR

2018

Team Conveyance

Touchstone Law Group LLP’s conveyancing team handles all things real estate including, but not limited to, purchases, sales, refinances including manufactured homes and properties in Alberta and on Westbank First Nations (“WFN”) land. They work very closely with the responsible...

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Do I need a lawyer (or notary) to sell my home?

Natural Disaster Extension Provisions

Transmissions to Surviving Joint Tenant

Understanding the Home Owner Grant

Property Tax Payment Reminder

Property Taxes are coming due

Lapse and Ademption

Team Corporate and Commercial

Team Wills and Estates

Team Conveyance

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