The Fine Print

Does a Will need to be notarized in BC?

Your Will doesn't need to be notarized in order to make it legal. Simply follow the instructions in the Wills Kit you buy, and the requirements of the Wills, Estates and Succession Act.

What’s a Statutory Declaration?

What is a statutory declaration? A statutory declaration is a formal, written declaration that is signed as though it were... View Article

Affidavit? Affadavit? Affidavid? What is this thing?

[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Widget_Media_Image”][/siteorigin_widget] What is an Affidavit? You know on TV when you are watching a crime drama and the characters... View Article

What are rural property taxes in BC?

Rural Property Taxes are payable to the province for a range of community services.

What are property taxes in BC?

Property Taxes are payable by everyone who owns land or manufactured homes in BC.

Common closing costs when buying a home

Closing costs include taxes, insurance costs, strata fees, search fees, legal fees, registration costs, plans, surveys, appraisals, home inspections and other fees incurred to transfer property.

How do I make sure my personal care wishes are honoured?

[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Widget_Media_Image”][/siteorigin_widget] If you’ve ever worried that you will be, at the end of your life, left alone in a... View Article

Is a handwritten Will legal?

[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Widget_Media_Image”][/siteorigin_widget] Is a handwritten Will legal? In BC, a Will is not legal unless it complies with the legal... View Article

BC’s Speculation and Vacancy Tax and what it means for you

The BC Government created a Speculation and Vacancy Tax affecting homeowners.

Cannabis Legalization, Residential Tenancies and Landlords

[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Widget_Media_Image”][/siteorigin_widget] How will the legalization of Cannabis affect Landlords and Tenants? With cannabis set to become legal for recreational... View Article