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Milestone Real Estate Lawyers is a law firm focusing on providing legal services relating to residential and commercial real estate transfers and related financing. Our experienced team has over 50 years of combined legal experience that we make available to our clients. Our commitment is to provide clients with stress-free, fast, and simple real estate transactions.
Milestone Real Estate Lawyers Blog
1y ago
What is the B.C. Land Owner Transparency Registry? The first of its kind in Canada, British Columbia’s Land Owner Transparency Registry (“the Registry”) will record information about individuals who are deemed to have an indirect interest in land. The Registry, as set out in the Land Owner Transparency Act (“the Act”), is part of the province’s ..read more
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1y ago
The global crisis stemming from the COVID-19 continues to have a profound and unprecedented impact on humanity. Some of the necessary steps to stem the virus (flatten the curve), such as staying at home, may also impact your personal finances. If you’re a homeowner and are being impacted by COVID-19, here’s a few items you ..read more
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1y ago
Dear Milestone Real Estate Lawyers’ Clients and Partners, The health and wellbeing of all the clients, employees and friends of Milestone Real Estate Lawyers has been and always will be our top priority. With the COVID-19 (Corona Virus) pandemic front and center in all our minds, we want to take this opportunity to inform you ..read more
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1y ago
Having a Will is arguably one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family because wills name an executor (a person or institution appointed by you to carry out the terms of your Will), distribute your property according to your wishes, name guardians for your children, forgive debts and more ..read more
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1y ago
COVID-19 is a serious health threat and the situation is evolving daily, if not hourly. Given the increasing number of cases in Canada, the Canadian Government now considers the risk to Canadians as high. This does not mean that all Canadians will get the disease. It means that there is already a significant impact on our ..read more
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1y ago
What is the role of an executor and what should I consider when choosing? When a person dies, what they own forms their estate. If a person dies with a will, the named executor’s role is to carry out the instructions in the will. Generally, the executor ensures all debts are paid including funeral costs ..read more
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1y ago
What is the role of the Public Guardian and Trustee and when does it get involved in estate administration? The Public Guardian and Trustee (“PGT”), is a corporation established under the Public Guardian and Trustee Act and its role is to protect the interests of British Columbians who do not have the legal capacity to protect their ..read more
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1y ago
When should you review and update your Will? Having a Will is one of the most important things you can do to protect you and your family. Once your Will is drafted, signed and put in a safe place, don’t be tempted to consider it complete. Despite a Will having no expiration date, it should ..read more
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1y ago
We are excited to announce that Magellan Real Estate Lawyers is re-branding. Our new name is Milestone Real Estate Lawyers. This name change is part of our deliberate strategy targeted to provide excellent service and legal advice related to the renewal of the goals and objectives of the company. What it means for existing clients ..read more