Colin Flannigan

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Colin was born and raised in Kelowna. He received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alberta in 2007. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Saskatchewan in 2013. Colin was previously a summer student and an articled student with FH&P Lawyers LLP. He was called to the British Columbia Bar in 2014.

Areas of Service

Contact Colin

Phone:	250.869.6024
Toll Free:	1.888.320.4488
Fax:	250.762.8616
Email:	cflannigan@fhplawyers.com
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PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Member of the Law Society of British Columbia
Member of the Canadian Bar Association
President of the Kelowna Bar Association
Board of Directors Kelowna Museum Society
Planned Giving Committee Kelowna General Hospital Foundation

Interests & Hobbies

In Colin’s spare time you can usually find him on a soccer field in the summer or the ski hill in the winter.

Recent Media

Moral Obligations When Writing your Will - Contemporary Standards of B.C.

Jul 31st by FH&P Lawyers

In most cases, a will-maker has testamentary autonomy, the complete freedom to dispose of one’s estate as they see fit. However, certain situations necessitate the involvement of the court to override the wishes of the will-maker. When drafting your will, what moral obligations do you keep in mind? Do strained social and familial ties serve as enough of a reason to cut certain people out of your will? If the reasons are seemingly discriminatory, (such as based on gender, race, sexuality, social class, or otherwise) does the court have the discretion to decide on your behalf? To understand the extent of your autonomy in your will, it is highly beneficial to understand the bounds of contemporary community standards in BC court.

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Estate Grants - Administration

Jul 19th by FH&P Lawyers

An estate grant of Administration is a grant by the Supreme Court appointing an individual to act as the administrator of the estate. This grant is typically necessary if the deceased dies without a will (intestate). A Grant of Administration gives an administrator the official right and recognition to act on behalf of the estate.

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How do I determine who will be my child's guardian?

Jul 11th by Erin Cram

There are often challenges when someone dies without a Will, but it can be particularly problematic if the person who has died is a parent and guardian of a minor child.

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