Generally, winter tires are not mandatory in this Province, but that does not mean that they should be viewed by drivers as optional. It is easy to understand one’s reluctance to buy a second set of tires given their price, and one can think of many reasons to justify such a decision. However, the decision…
Taking the bite out of legal fees Lawyers are expensive. You hope you never have to hire one. I hope I never have to hire one! Why are lawyers so expensive? Overhead is the main reason. When you hire a lawyer, you hire their staff as well. You pay for salaries, rent, heat, light, computers, […]
As the boating season here in the Okanagan comes to a close, the inevitable task of winterizing and storage of the craft soon follows. Many boat owners simply hand their keys over to the storage provider and bid adieu till the following spring without an afterthought. Most fail to consider what their legal rights are […]
Most homeowners will have at least heard of the term “Joint Tenancy”. In British Columbia, when you own property with another person, you can own it as Joint Tenants, or you can own it as Tenants in Common. If you are Joint Tenants, you share the property completely and equally. If you are Tenants in […]
Many of us do not dwell very long on the topic of how we wish our remains to be dealt with after we pass away. When I finally turned my mind to this question, I was fascinated with the many different beliefs, positions and options available. One surprising fact that I came across is that here […]
It’s fantastic being able to live in the Okanagan with all the sports and recreational activities to choose from in our all-season playground. Of course, some activities can involve slightly more risk for those of us with a thrill-seeking character. Undoubtedly, most people have been presented with a liability waiver for themselves or their children […]
Pihl Law Corporation is proud to announce that Mr. David H. Pihl, Q.C., has been appointed as a qualified civil mediator to Mediate BC Society’s Roster of Civil Mediators. A well-trained, knowledgeable mediator can be an integral part in settling disputes quickly and inexpensively, and Mr. Pihl is pleased to expand his existing successful law […]
As you may be aware, the Supreme Court of British Columbia recently made a ruling on Physician Assisted Suicide in the case of Carter v. Canada (Attorney General), 2012 BCSC 886. The Court found that the law against assisting a person to commit suicide was unconstitutional, as it violated the right of equality under the […]
TELUS Community Board members Sean Pihl and Al Tiller are seen presenting a cheque for $6,000 to the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs, a donation from the TELUS Thompson Okanagan Community Board. The funding is aimed at the organization’s Youth Leadership and Empowerment program and will help to ensure that youth in the Okanagan have […]
I have written before about British Columbia’s Wills Variation Act and the requirement in our province to make “adequate provision” in our wills for our spouse and children. This time, I will talk about the justification that the Court needs in order to respect your wishes to disinherit your spouse or children. British Columbia recognizes […]
