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
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30
APR
2023

Signing Closing Documents on a Real Estate Transaction

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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...
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15
APR
2023

Underused Housing Tax

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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...
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APR
2023

210-Day Period: Must I wait so long?

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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...
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15
MAR
2023

Don’t Forget Your Specs! No, Not Glasses, Taxes!

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It is nearly the end of March which, for many BC residents, means two things: your crocuses are popping up, and your BC Speculation and Vacancy Tax declarations for the period ending on December 31, 2022 are due (deadline is March 31, 2023). If you’re living in the Capital...
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FEB
2023

What is Title Insurance?

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Guest blog article provided by Stewart Title Guaranty Company With heightened attention on title fraud lately, understanding the benefits and coverages of title insurance can help protect your most valuable asset – your home. Title insurance can protect against many losses...
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15
FEB
2023

Dividends: Ineligible versus Eligible

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You may (or may not) have heard the terms “non-eligible” (also referred to as ineligible) and “eligible” dividends. What’s the difference? This article will briefly touch on what a dividend is and, at least in the tax world, the difference between these two types.  In broad...
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