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Common-law spouses – married, single or “it’s complicated”? The term “common law spouse” is often used to refer to a...… Keep Reading

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While most disputes about estates occur after someone has passed away, sometimes our lawyers are asked to assist where there...… Keep Reading

In Michetti v. Pouce Coupe (Village) 2022 BCSC 472, the BC Supreme Court confirmed that a municipal Council owes a...… Keep Reading

The Importance of Precise Drafting for Wills & Estate Planning When it comes to putting your last wishes into writing,...… Keep Reading

Excessive Spending under a Power of Attorney If you have been granted Power of Attorney, it is important for you...… Keep Reading

CPD Approved In-person Seminar You are invited to join our Wills & Estate team for a free CPD-approved seminar, with a...… Keep Reading

Current Topics in Wills & Estates Law You are invited to join our Wills & Estate team for a practical discussion...… Keep Reading

What is it, do I need one, should I give one? An easement is a legal right to use someone...… Keep Reading

We have previously written several times in this space about the risks presented by using joint tenancy as a cheap...… Keep Reading

Businesses take many different forms and there is no “one-size-fits-all” answer for this question. Limiting liability by protecting personal assets...… Keep Reading

Since early 2020, the Canadian housing market has been increasing at a record pace. Rising housing costs combined with the...… Keep Reading

Learn how this Good Deed could Mess with your Plans… When we die our executors have a number of obligations in...… Keep Reading

Ensuring inheritances are protected before a marital breakdown. Receiving a large inheritance? If you are in a relationship and you...… Keep Reading

Wondering about what is involved in planning your estate, and where to start? For many business owners, “estate planning” eventually...… Keep Reading

You might be surprised to hear that insurance policies are valuable tools in estate planning. Here are 5 ways that...… Keep Reading

A business and a separation can result in a more complex process to determine the proper child or spousal support...… Keep Reading

When does it raise suspicious circumstances? As a person nears the end of their life, they may wish to make...… Keep Reading

Corner Brook (City) v. Bailey, 2021 SCC 29 Facts While driving her husband’s car, Mary Bailey struck a City employee...… Keep Reading

After a long wait, the provincial government has announced the members of its new Provincial Accessibility Committee. Our Jessica Vliegenthart...… Keep Reading

Effective December 1, 2021, BC Law changed to modernize how Wills are created and signed, and Wills are now allowed...… Keep Reading

We previously wrote about how putting an asset into joint tenancy could result in loss of control over that asset....… Keep Reading

Workplace investigations allow employers to review complaints or concerns of wrongdoing, misconduct or ethical issues. Depending on the nature and...… Keep Reading

We are very proud of our Linda Yang, who appeared in The Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (British Columbia) documentary “But...… Keep Reading

Retroactive Disclosure Background In an ongoing attempt to curb money-laundering, tax evasion and hidden property ownership, the BC provincial government...… Keep Reading

Among other things, an employment contract is an effective means to prevent the unexpected financial strain on your operating budget,...… Keep Reading

CLICK to download the PDF Yesterday, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in the City of Nelson snow...… Keep Reading

The Federal Government recently published guidelines for employers to assist with issuing Records of Employment (ROEs) after a COVID-19 related...… Keep Reading

One of the most surprising developments in estate law over the last number of years has been increasing uncertainty over...… Keep Reading

Whether you are starting a new business or moving an existing business to a new location a lease is one...… Keep Reading