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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24
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...
28
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...
19
JAN
2013

My debts exceed my assets. Do I really need a will?

One of the main reasons to create a Will is to ensure that family and friends of your choosing inherit your assets, however there are other important reasons to create a Will. A Will also allows you to appoint an executor to assume control of your assets and payout your debts. If...
18
JAN
2013

Can I just write where I want my stuff to go on a napkin?

Your will does not have to be anything fancy. Napkin Wills can be held up as valid so long as the formalities of the Wills Act (BC) are met, including those formalities respecting the execution of the will. For instance, you need two witnesses and neither of them can be a...