Breaking up is always an emotional event but it doesn’t have to be a disaster. There are many reasons to avoid full-out warfare including reducing your legal costs, minimizing the effect on your children, speeding up resolutions of the issues and reducing the toll the process takes on you. Family Divorce Lawyer: Advice on Breaking…
Read MoreThe End is Near: Transitioning Societies
TagsArticles, Business LawAs a reminder, there is just over one year left for societies (not-for-profit corporations) incorporated prior to November 28, 2016 to transition in accordance with the new Societies Act (the “Act”) – all societies have until November 28, 2018 to do so. The transitioning process involves the online filing of a transition application, including a…
Read MoreCan I Inherit Debt?
TagsArticles, Wills & Estate PlanningIt is a common misconception that when a person dies, that person’s family inherits his or her debt. Beneficiaries are relieved to hear that this is not the case; generally speaking, you do not “inherit” debt unless you previously accepted responsibility for it. What Happens To Debt When a Person Dies? The answer to this…
Read MoreDistracted Driving: Put the Phone Away
TagsArticles, Community SupportHow many times have you gone to reach for your phone while driving? Waiting for that text or email with your phone right beside you and being more concerned about what it says rather than what’s in front of you. It’s time to stop and put the phone down and start paying attention. The BC…
Read MoreMamas for Mamas
TagscommunityMamas for Mamas is an organization devoted to providing support to low-income mothers in the Okanagan. Kate Snowsell provides pro bono legal support and we are a frequent supporter of Mamas for Mamas events in an effort to help them achieve their goals.
Read MoreCanadian Blood Services
TagscommunityAs a Partner For Life with Canadian Blood Services we commit to an annual target of blood donations in order to help fill the continuous need. Our lawyers, staff, family and friends all contribute to do our part to ensure this demand is met.
Read MoreYoung Professionals
TagscommunityOur associates are involved in and we sponsor Okanagan Young Professionals, an organization that helps attract young professionals to the region and assists them in getting established in the Okanagan. We are passionate about bringing bright minds and growth to our community.
Read MoreThe Certainties of Life: Death, Taxes and Probate Fees in B.C.
TagsArticles, Wills & Estate Planning“...in this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” We can thank Benjamin Franklin for popularising this rather depressing quip. It is hard to argue with though. In British Columbia, these certainties occur together through a type of estate tax known as a probate fee. This probate fee is effectively…
Read MoreOkanagan Rail Trail Builds a Legacy in the Okanagan
TagsArticles, Community SupportThe Okanagan Rail Trail is an incredible display of the Okanagan community, the Province of B.C. and multiple local governments coming together to create a lasting legacy for generations to come. Stretching from Coldstream to Kelowna, the initiative seeks to transform the former CN Rail line into a multi-use transportation corridor, connecting communities throughout the…
Read MoreOkanagan Rail Trail
TagscommunityWe’re an athletic bunch and several of our lawyers and staff are avid cyclists. We felt this was a natural cause to support and we have proudly donated funds to build several meters of trail that we can’t wait to explore!
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