Entries by Del Elgersma

Estate Law Considerations

Executors Proceed Cautiously We last wrote to you about changes to BC Wills laws. Changes to our laws for processing Estates have also been made. The estate law overhaul doesn’t particularly require any action on your parts. A brief review of our take on today’s handling of estates follows….. Read more by clicking here to […]

Wills Laws Overhauled

Changes May Affect You This past March, British Columbia implemented major changes to its wills and estates laws. The new Wills Estates and Succession Act (“WESA”) consolidates four older acts, and modernizes the law regarding Wills and the administration of estates for BC residents. These changes may seem, on first blush, to be of little […]

Home Buyers – Beware of Broken Promises

One of the most exciting decisions we make involves the purchase of a new home. While the experience can be exhilarating, finding the perfect home can be challenging even for a sophisticated buyer. We find a home we like, but often with a few small problems. For example, the landscaping is not quite finished, or […]

Living Wills

Thanks to the adult guardianship legislation that became law on February 28, 2000, “living wills” are now legally valid in BC. A living will is a written statement that expresses your wishes regarding medical treatment and personal care in case you are unable to express your wishes at the relevant time. Living wills are also […]

Homeowner Protection Act – Rules for Builders

In response to the leaky condo crisis, the B.C. government passed a new law called the Homeowner Protection Act. The Homeowner Protection Act creates the Homeowner Protection Office, and requires compulsory licensing for builders and mandatory warranty coverage on new homes. (In addition, recent regulations under the Act introduced licensing and warranty requirements for building […]