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Kelowna Lawyers
Pathways Abilities Society
TagscommunityThe society was organized in 1953 by a group of parents, teachers, doctors and concerned citizens to ensure the education of children with mental handicaps. We were known as the Sunnyvale Centre at that time.
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Kelowna Mission Gospel
TagscommunityKelowna’s Gospel Mission will feed the hungry, shelter the homeless and help the hurting. We will provide assistance to all.
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What is Spousal Support & When Does it End?
TagsArticles, Family Law“I have to pay what?” and “When does it end?” are the usual questions that we as lawyers get asked when someone learns that they will most likely have to pay spousal support. Family Law: Why do I have to Pay Spousal Support? Spousal support can be payable for a number of reasons, sometimes…
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Are You Located in RU7 Zoning?
TagsArticles, Real Estate and TransactionsTo resolve one of the challenges that booming Kelowna faces - the need for more housing - the City of Kelowna has been interested in bringing new housing concepts to Kelowna’s core downtown neighborhoods. One such concept is the new urban residential zoning, or RU7 zoning. RU7 zoning offers an opportunity for increased density in…
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How to not Start a War when Breaking Up
TagsArticles, Divorce, Family LawBreaking 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…
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The 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…
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Can 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…
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Distracted 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…
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The 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…
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