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
02
FEB
2021

Land Owner Transparency Register

  As of November 30, 2020, the British Columbia Land Owner Transparency Act (the “LOTA”) came into force. The purpose of LOTA is to increase transparency and eliminate (as much as possible) hidden ownership of real estate in British Columbia. In effect, when an application is...
18
JAN
2021

Your New Year’s Resolutions: Legal Edition

It’s a new year!  While many of us are probably happy to be waving goodbye to 2020, the start of a new year is a great time to review and assess your personal and corporate administrative matters.  This last year introduced some new requirements that clients should be aware of...
04
JAN
2021

Estate Planning For A Blended Family

  The typical construct of a modern family is increasingly becoming, more often than not, blended families. If you are one of the many with a blended family and considering creating or updating your succession or estate plan, it is important to discuss your family dynamic with...
24
NOV
2020

How to Defer Your Property Taxes

  In the Okanagan, property taxes payable to the applicable taxation authority (city, district, municipality, etc.) are due in the middle of the year (generally, early July) for the entire calendar year.  Annual property tax notices are sent out every May, which set out the...
16
NOV
2020

How to Prepare for Your Real Estate Closing

  If you have ever purchased a property before, you will likely know that there are many moving pieces that come together in the last few weeks prior to your completion date.  This article will provide you, as a purchaser, with some practical tips to help ensure that this process...
27
OCT
2020

The Probate and Estate Administration Process: How to Prepare Your Listing of Estate Assets and Liabilities

  Probate is the legal process in which a deceased’s will is reviewed by a court of law to determine whether it is valid and authentic. It is also related to the general administration of a deceased’s estate. Estate Administration refers to the legal process of administering and...
14
OCT
2020

Welcome to Touchstone

  As you may have noticed, Touchstone Law Group LLP has undergone some changes over the past few months!  While we continue to work behind the scenes on some exciting new updates, we thought we’d take this opportunity to re-introduce you to our team. The firm is comprised of...
28
SEP
2020

Dissolving A Company

    Has your Lawyer ever told you that your company is in danger of being dissolved, but you’re not quite sure what that means? Or are you interested in dissolving your company, but you’re unsure how to go about it? Dissolving a company represents the end of its existence. A...
31
AUG
2020

Are You Correctly Using and Displaying Your Corporate Name?

  Section 27 of the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) requires that a Company display its full corporate name (including its designation such as “Ltd.”) in legible character and in a conspicuous position at every place at which it carries on business. The Company must...
17
AUG
2020

Corporate Transparency Register

  Recent amendments to the British Columbia Business Corporations Act (the “Act”) have placed additional requirements on British Columbia companies. The Act has been amended to require British Columbia private companies to create and maintain a Transparency Register effective...