Due to the interdependence of the modern world, it is fairly common for citizens of British Columbia to possess assets in many jurisdictions. When a BC resident dies with overseas assets and requests for an estate grant, two problems arise: Should foreign assets be revealed when applying for a British Columbia estate grant? As part of the application for a…
COVID-19 brings with it a lot of anxiety and uncertainty. In addition, the nature of the pandemic has changed the way that separation or divorce can be handled. Some may ask questions akin to the following: How can I meet with a lawyer for when I’m social distancing and offices are closed? Can I still create and implement my separation…
If you’ve been following the real-estate market in any metropolitan city, you’ve most likely overheard the term ‘assignment’ when talking about buying or selling condos. What is an assignment? An assignment is the transfer of one party’s interests in a contract of purchase and sale to a separate outside party. In layman’s terms, an outside party takes over the position…