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

Our Law Blog

Informative writings by our lawyers on a variety of frequently asked law questions
15
JUN
2023

Gifts in Wills – Section 50 of WESA

Posted By :
Tags : , ,
Comments : Off
Part one of this series touched on the three different types of legacies.  You can read that article here. We had mentioned that this was going to be a two-part series.  However, the rabbit-hole of estate administration never ends, and we find ourselves with more...
Read More
01
JUN
2023

What’s Your Type? Gifts in Wills

Posted By :
Tags : , ,
Comments : Off
Welcome to part one of a two-part series where we investigate the types of legacies (gifts in wills) you may leave. There are three types of legacies: general, demonstrative, and specific. For our purposes, let’s assume that the testator (the will maker) has left sufficient...
Read More
15
MAY
2023

WESA Notice Requirements

Posted By :
Tags : , ,
Comments : Off
When an executor applies for a grant of probate, one of the first steps is to provide notice of the application for the grant of probate to certain people consistent with the Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA).  The Supreme Court Civil Rules sets out who notice must be...
Read More
30
APR
2023

Signing Closing Documents on a Real Estate Transaction

Posted By :
Tags :
Comments : Off
We frequently get asked if a party can sign their closing documents on a transaction electronically.  Generally, the answer is “no”, with some exceptions.  On a sale of property requiring a transfer in the Land Title Office, the transferor’s signature must be completed...
Read More
15
APR
2023

Underused Housing Tax

Posted By :
Tags :
Comments : Off
The underused housing tax (UHT) came into effect January 1, 2022, and is an annual tax intended to apply to vacant or underused housing.  It generally applies to non-resident, non-Canadian owners. A filing needs to be completed for each of your properties when all of the...
Read More
01
APR
2023

210-Day Period: Must I wait so long?

Posted By :
Tags :
Comments : Off
You’re the Executor or Administrator of an estate. You’ve sought out legal advice (preferably by Touchstone) and have applied for the Grant of Probate or Administration; it’s a success! Now what? Section 155 of the Wills Estates and Succession Act (“WESA”) prohibits you from...
Read More
« First‹ Previous3456789Next ›Last »

LAW BLOG TOPICS

Business Law Corporate Law Estate Administration Estate Planning Estates & Trusts miscellaneous Real Estate Technology Law Trademark Law Wills Wills & Estates

LAW BLOG ARCHIVES

OUR LAWYERS

OUR LEGAL SERVICES

CONNECT WITH US


FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK
Like our page and keep up-to-date!

FOLLOW US ON TWITTER
Relevant tweets with great information!

ABOUT US

>

Touchstone Law Group LLP opened its doors in Kelowna in October, 2012 as a boutique solicitor law firm.

OUR LOCATION

>

Touchstone Law Group LLP
is located between Hwy. 97 (Harvey Ave) and Leon Ave. We have convenient parking at the front of our building facing Richter St, which is easily accessed by driving Eastbound on Leon Ave (one way) and turning right.

OUR LAW BLOG

NEW YEAR, NEW TAX IMPLICATIONS!    

February 15, 2025

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR OWN, NANCY PRIDDLE!

January 15, 2025

Is my address at Corporate Registry important?

December 01, 2024

SITE NAVIGATION

CONTACT US

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
------------------------------------------
Our Office Hours
Mon to Fri 8:30a - 4:30p

FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK

FOLLOW US ON TWITTER
Copyright © 2014 Touchstone Law Group LLP