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Our lawyers lend their expertise and knowledge in the blog posts below. They will keep you up to date and informed on the latest news and information centered around legal matters close to home and across the country.
Legal Podcast Episodes
Kelowna's Short Term Rentals Landscape
February 16, 2024 Hosts Clay Williams, Partner, and Tanvir Gill, Associate take a look at Kelowna's evolving real estate legal scene with the latest "Very controversial and wide-ranging measure" the government is taking…
Law Talk S02E04: Business Law - New Canadian Mortgage Charter
January 29, 2024 This episode of FH&P Lawyers' Law Talk, with Clay Williams and Tanvir Gill, delves into the Canadian Mortgage Charter, a 2023 initiative urging banks to support vulnerable borrowers. It proposes solutions…
Law Talk Season 2 Episode 03: Business Law - Naming Your Business
January 12, 2024 In FH&P's "Law Talk," hosts Clay Williams and Tanvir Gill discuss business law essentials, focusing on trademark registration and business naming in BC. The episode also highlights FH&P's significant move…
Legal Articles
Planning For Your Funeral in Advance
December 15, 2021 Making arrangements for your estate in advance will ultimately help your grieving family and friends.
The Next Steps for an Executor
December 01, 2021 As an Executor of a Will, what are the first few steps you need to take once that person passes away?
Introducing the Electronic Will
November 18, 2021 Starting December 1st, 2021 BC will introduce Electronic Wills to the Wills, Estate & Succession Act
Creating a Plan to Achieve Your Canadian Immigration Goals
November 12, 2021 Attend the virtual workshop discussing immigration to Canada and/or sponsoring a family member
Real estate buyer fatigue
November 10, 2021 After an extremely hot market in the Okanagan, home buyers are starting to feel the fatigue of bidding wars.
Appointing a Power of Attorney
October 20, 2021 You must appoint your agent while you are still of sound mind and still capable of understanding your assets and your obligations.
Lewis Nguyen Joins FH&P Lawyers
October 18, 2021 He joins FH&P Lawyers from Vancouver and the lower mainland, where he has been practicing since getting called to the Bar in 2004.
Pieces of an Estate Plan
October 14, 2021 A Will is only one piece of your entire estate plan. Having all the pieces protects your "stuff" even more.
Make-A-Will Week - Fighting Family Members
October 08, 2021 There are many reasons why family members will argue or fight when it comes to your estate after you have passed. Planning can help avoid these situations.
