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Jim Herperger

Jim Herperger is a British Columbia native. He took his first degree in Political Science and History at the University of British Columbia in 1974. He taught school before entering Law School at the University of Victoria in 1982.

Jim has practiced in Kelowna, B.C. since 1987, principally in the Wills, Estates, Trusts and Charities areas

Jim can be reached at 250.869.6044

Registered Disability Savings Plans

You are likely very familiar with the Registered Educational Savings Plans; it is unlikely that you are as familiar with a similar program for those with disabilities. Like the RESP, the RDSP allows a parent or others to put money…

Residency of a Trust for Tax Purposes: the Supreme Court of Canada and the Fundy Settlement.

The residency of a Trust; whether it be a trust in a Will or a stand alone Trust such as an Alter-Ego or Family Trust  is a key concept in Wills and Trusts law. A prudent solicitor will generally not…

So You Dont Have a Will!

If you dont have a will , the Government has one for you.

This is the Statutory will of John J. Procrastinator

I , John J. Procrastinator,make this my will by not having one drafted by a  Lawyer

1. I…

Bill C-36 “Protecting Canadas Seniors Act”

As part of their recent election platform, Stephen Harper’s  Conservatives stated  they would introduce legislation to bring  in stiffer sentences for those convicted of Elder Abuse. Bill C-36 is what many see as a first step in dealing with what has…