Safety Deposit Boxes and Your Estate
Should I put my Will in my safety deposit box? How easy is it for my executor to access my Will? Tips on safety deposit boxes and your Will.
Employment Contracts 101: Get it Signed… On Time!
Many employers know the importance of getting their new employees to sign a written employment agreement, but it may come as a surprise that when the employment agreement is signed is just as important as whether it is signed at all.
Powers of Attorney and Your Financial Institution
A Power of Attorney, if used carefully, is an important estate-planning tool. This document is commonly prepared to provide for situations where a person cannot manage their own affairs.
Speculation and Vacancy Tax: Vacationers be Prepared to Declare
The latest expansion of the Speculation Tax has expanded the tax to many Okanagan communities along with other previously excluded communities.
New Amendments to First Nations Land Title and Property Law Act
First Nations now have the option to acquire, hold, and register fee simple lands, leasehold interests, and other interests in the name of the First Nation.
Your Will, Your Wishes: BC Courts Vary Will for Apparent Gender Bias
Many people think that they have complete autonomy over how their assets are distributed when they die. The widely held belief is that if you have a Will that sets out how you wish to deal with your assets, that’s the end of the story.