Author: Casey Helgason
Always pondering the most complex issues, Casey sincerely enjoys finding ways to improve the quality of other people’s lives. She's an innate "ideas person" who enjoys hearing different viewpoints to…
When purchasing property with another person, you can choose to register ownership as either joint tenants or tenants-in-common. Each option has distinct advantages and implications for your estate planning. Joint…
If you are considering transferring property in British Columbia, it’s important to be aware of the Property Transfer Tax (PTT) that typically applies. The PTT rates on residential properties as…
Businesses take many different forms and there is no “one-size-fits-all” answer for this question. Limiting liability by protecting personal assets and tax planning are only two of the many considerations…
Retroactive Disclosure Background In an ongoing attempt to curb money-laundering, tax evasion and hidden property ownership, the BC provincial government introduced the Land Owner Transparency Act (“LOTA”) and Land Owner…
CLICK to download the PDF Local governments can breathe a sigh of relief after the recent decision of the British Columbia Court of Appeal in Rai v Sechelt, 2021 BCCA…