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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...

NOV

2014

What does an Advance Directive do?

In our last article, we spoke about the temporary substitute decision maker that is appointed under the Health Care Consent and Care Facility Admission Act. This article focuses on Advance Directives, which became a legal document in BC as of September 1, 2011, when the Health...

OCT

2014

What happens when I can’t make my own health care decisions?

You have your Will and your Power of Attorney – what else do you need for your estate plan? Your attorney, pursuant to your power of attorney can do anything you need them to do right? Unfortunately, the one thing a power of attorney can’t do for you is make health...

OCT

2014

Property Transfer Tax and the First Time Homebuyers’ Exemption

One of the most common areas of questioning that we receive as real estate lawyers surrounds the topic of the First Time Homebuyers’ Exemption (“FTHB”) for Property Transfer Tax (“PTT”). In British Columbia, property transfers registered in the Land Title Office are generally...

SEP

2014

Carriage Houses, Subdivisions and Stratifications

Carriage houses are a trend in Kelowna right now. Many people are out there looking for great properties that can accommodate a carriage house for the purpose of providing rental income or, alternatively, a property with the potential of being subdivided or stratified so that...

SEP

2014

Building Schemes and Covenants

Whether purchasing property in Kelowna or elsewhere, reviewing title to the property you wish to buy is always important. It is common to see Statutory Rights of Way in favor of major utility providers or the municipality or City where the property is located, however you should...

SEP

2014

Well Water, Real Estate Deals and Water Potability Tests

If a buyer is considering purchasing a property which uses a well as it’s drinking water source, there are a number of careful considerations to keep in mind throughout the process. Health Canada sets very restrictive guidelines about the content of drinking water. Many lenders...

SEP

2014

The RPR / Survey Catch 22

With the improved transit between northern Alberta and the Okanagan, many Albertans are considering selling their real estate in Alberta and moving to the Okanagan for a warmer lifestyle. Why not take advantage of the northern Alberta economic boom and enjoy the Okanagan...

AUG

2014

How do you help prevent being deemed a Personal Services Business?

In our last article, we spoke about what a “personal service business” (PSB) is. This time let’s look at how a corporation can help prevent being deemed a PSB. Some seem to view incorporation as “proof” of independent contractor status. While being incorporated...

AUG

2014

What is a Personal Services Business? And why do I care?

In certain industries, particularly the resource sector (including oil and gas), there has been a trend toward companies who wish to hire new workers, requiring those workers to first incorporate their own company (“NewCo”) to be engaged as a contractor. The hiring...

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No Executor or no Will, who administers the estate?

What does an Advance Directive do?

What happens when I can’t make my own health care decisions?

Property Transfer Tax and the First Time Homebuyers’ Exemption

Carriage Houses, Subdivisions and Stratifications

Building Schemes and Covenants

Well Water, Real Estate Deals and Water Potability Tests

The RPR / Survey Catch 22

How do you help prevent being deemed a Personal Services Business?

What is a Personal Services Business? And why do I care?

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