Shareholders’ Agreement – A Primer
A shareholders’ agreement sets out rights and obligations of the shareholders of a company and permits shareholders to participate in managing certain affairs of the Company.
Land Owner Transparency Act
The Government of British Columbia has committed to a 30-Point Plan for Housing Affordability. A part of the recently announced plan, involves the ending the “hidden ownership” of real estate to make sure people are paying their fair…
Mortgage Stress Tests in Canada
The Canadian government is trying to cool the hot real estate markets in metropolitan cities such as Vancouver and Toronto, by rolling out new rules on mortgage lending. The most recent of these measures, are the rules implemented…
Estate Executor Responsibilities and Liabilities
Introduction If you have been informed that you are the executor of a will, you should be aware that this role comes with various responsibilities and liabilities. Responsibilities and Liabilities The basic responsibilities of an executor are to…
Vancouver Empty Homes Tax
Effective January 1, 2017, Vancouver home owners are subject to an empty home tax of 1% of the property’s assessed value (the “Tax”), pursuant to Vacancy Tax By-law No. 11674 (the “By-law”). In accordance with the By-law, all…
One Year Left for Society Transition
Societies Act – Transition Deadline of November 2018 is Fast Approaching! In May of 2015, the British Columbia Government enacted the Societies Act (the “Act”), which requires all societies in British Columbia to transition by November 28th, 2018. The…
Multiple Wills and Probate Fees in British Columbia
Multiple Wills have been utilized for multi-jurisdictional estate planning for a very long time. More recently, multiple Wills have been utilized in the Province of Ontario, for managing Probate Fees which are calculated on the value of the…
Barbeau Evans LLP
We are excited to announce that some changes to our practice are coming in the new year! Barbeau Evans LLP.
Anti-Avoidance Rules in the Property Transfer Tax Act (British Columbia)
Commentary on the Anti-Avoidance Rules contained in the Property Transfer Tax Act (British Columbia).
How To Prepare a Will to Manage Your Estate
How To Prepare a Will to Manage Your Estate You are willing to plan and secure that your estate will be passed to the beneficiary(ies) you chose, but you are wondering how to implement your wishes. The preparation…