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Disclosure Requirements under the Property Transfer Tax Act – A Brief Overview
Over the past few years, various levels of government have introduced a variety of information collecting mechanisms in an effort to improve transparency surrounding property ownership and fight financial crime. This month we will discuss […]
“When I Die” File
Often people focus on who will be in charge of their estate and who will benefit from it when planning for their eventual passing. Certainly, these are important issues and putting a will in place […]
Disability Benefits and Estate Planning for a Disabled Beneficiary
In British Columbia, if a person over the age of 18 is living with a severe mental or physical impairment, they may qualify for financial assistance under the Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities […]
Travel Consent Letters for Minor Children
The Government of Canada strongly recommends that children (people under the age of 19 in British Columbia) carry a consent letter from their parents or guardians if travelling outside of Canada alone or without all […]
Distributions, Releases, and the Duty to Account
The Trustee Act requires that an executor or administrator of an estate (also known as the “personal representative” of an estate) must provide an accounting of the estate to the beneficiaries (and any unsatisfied creditors) […]