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220 – 545 Clyde Avenue
West Vancouver, BC V7T 1C5

Phone: 778-786-0615
Fax: 778-786-0616
Email: info@bcheritagelaw.com

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The Benefits of Giving

Giving back can take many forms, from donating to a worthwhile charity to helping your neighbor dig his car out of the snow. Whether it’s donating money or goods or volunteering time or services, contributing to a worthwhile cause feels good. For most people, the primary motivation for a donation is the sincere belief in [...]

By | March 7th, 2017|Estate Planning, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Conflict Analysis and Intervention Selection for the Parenting Coordinator: Strategies for Success

No one who practices family law in the trenches has any doubt about the destructive nature of custody disputes and the long term adverse consequences of parental conflict upon the wellbeing of children. It is beyond frustrating and disheartening to watch children trapped in the vortex of their parent’s disputes.  Parenting coordination is a relatively [...]

By | December 2nd, 2016|Family Law, Parenting Coordination, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Conflict Analysis and Intervention Selection for the Parenting Coordinator: Strategies for Success

What is a Valid Will in BC?

Pursuant to the Wills, Estates and Succession Act, S.B.C. 2009, c. 13 (“WESA”), ss. 36-40: the will must be in writing; the will must be signed at its end by the will-maker; the signature must be made or acknowledged by the will-maker in the presence of two or more witnesses who are present at the [...]

By | June 13th, 2016|Estate Planning, Uncategorized|Comments Off on What is a Valid Will in BC?

Contemplating Divorce

Safety First If you are subject to family violence, whether physical, sexual, emotional, psychological or financial – it is never okay. If you are in immediate danger, call the police right away – 911. When the danger is not immediate, help is available through VicimLinkBC. It is a toll-free, confidential, multilingual telephone service available across [...]

By | February 22nd, 2016|Divorce, Family Law, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Contemplating Divorce

The Inclusion of Exclusions: what you need to know

Recent case law arising from the interpretation of the Family Law Act (the “FLA”) in British Columbia reveals two distinct positions on whether deemed excluded property from the commencement of a martial relationship remains excluded after being transferred into joint tenancy or after being used for a family purpose.  Essentially, there is a differing opinion [...]

By | October 23rd, 2015|Divorce, Family Law, Uncategorized|Comments Off on The Inclusion of Exclusions: what you need to know

Stacie Gin’s Student Address at the Convocation Ceremony of the School of Legal Studies at Capilano University

Our lovely and talented paralegal Stacie Gin was the valedictorian of her graduating class and gave the student address at  the convocation ceremony of the School of Legal Studies at Capilano University yesterday.  Stacie received accolades from the Dean and instructors, including "you are one of the best students I have ever had the pleasure [...]

By | June 4th, 2013|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Stacie Gin’s Student Address at the Convocation Ceremony of the School of Legal Studies at Capilano University