BC Realtors Beware

How BC Realtors Can Protect Themselves From a Massive Tax Hit

A recent B.C. Supreme Court ruling, Mao v Liu (2017 BCSC 226), creates potential liability for realtors, lawyers, and notaries who deal with property sellers who are non-residents of Canada for tax purposes. What Happened? The case involved a notary public who was required to pay the Canada Revenue Agency $600,000 because he did not
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Patrola Law at Pacific Dental Conference

Pacific Dental Conference 2017: 1st Time Exhibitor Review

  The Pacific Dental Conference 2017 (PDC) this year was a blast! This was my first time attending PDC, which is one of the largest dental conferences in North America. It was great to see so many old and new clients – though some of the tipsier ones may not remember seeing me 😉 Our team was
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estate planning guide for bc residents

A Simple Guide to Estate Planning in BC

Estate planning goes beyond just preparing a will. You have numerous tools at your disposal to make sure that you are taken care of in your elder years. At its most basic, an estate plan includes: 1) A will 2) A power of attorney 3) A representation agreement or advance directive. Together, these provide for
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BC Home Partnership Photo

BC HOME Partnership Loans to Help New First-home Buyers

Everybody wants to live in the Lower Mainland but a huge number of people simply can’t afford the down payment. Now a new BC government program helps first time homebuyers make that down payment by giving a loan of up to five percent of the purchase price.   The Quick Breakdown The loan will match
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