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OCT

2018

Buying a New Home: Things to Consider

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Purchasing a new property can be overwhelming for many people – particularly those who are going through it for the first time or those who have not done so in a long time. There are so many things to consider both prior to writing and submitting an offer on a property as well...

SEP

2018

I just received an Inheirtance….do I have to accept it?

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Tags : Wills

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What happens when you receive an inheritance from a friend, family member or loved one that you don’t really want? What if it is a piece of polluted swampland with major environmental concerns? What if the inheritance puts a beneficiary offside any social assistance he or she...

AUG

2018

Unstapling a Will

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Tags : Wills

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Did you know that you should not unstaple an original will? In this article we will discuss some of the reasons why it is important to keep a will stapled once signed. A will is a legal instrument which sets out how the will maker’s estate (including assets and liabilities) will...

AUG

2018

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

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Tags : Real Estate

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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

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Tags : Real Estate

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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

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Tags : Real Estate

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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...

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Buying a New Home: Things to Consider

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Unstapling a Will

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

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