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JUL

2014

Understanding Legal Fees on Real Estate Transactions

We frequently get asked questions about legal fees on real estate transactions. There are a number of factors that can impact the cost of your real estate deal including, but not limited to, the following: What type of file it is – purchase, construction mortgage, sale, or...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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in B.C. in order to encourage the public to write their will or bring an existing out of date Will up to date.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...

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...

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...

DEC

2013

Thinking of Purchasing in a Strata? What you need to know about Depreciation Reports

Depreciation Reports provide estimates for the repair and replacement costs of major items in strata complexes. Prior to 2011 it was the option of the strata whether or not to obtain a report, but on December 14, 2011, new legislation came into force that requires strata...

AUG

2013

Why should you get a survey certificate? Will title insurance suffice?

If you are purchasing a home, a current survey certificate by a qualified surveyor is the only way to determine the lot boundaries and the location of the improvements on the property. The plan filed with the Land Title Office, while helpful, is not conclusive. The Land Title...

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Understanding Legal Fees on Real Estate Transactions

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

Committee Applications

Do I need a shareholders’ agreement?

Can I leave my Estate to Anyone?

What does a Will Do for You?

Incorporating a Company

Powers of Attorney

Thinking of Purchasing in a Strata? What you need to know about Depreciation Reports

Why should you get a survey certificate? Will title insurance suffice?

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