Nancy Ling

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Nancy obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a double major in French and English from the University of St. Francis Xavier in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. In 2009, she obtained her Law Degree from the University of Saskatchewan. Nancy then moved to the Okanagan where she articled and practiced as an associate with a law firm in Vernon. She was called to the British Columbia Bar in 2010, joined FH&P Lawyers LLP as an associate in 2013 and joined the partnership in 2018.

Nancy practices in the areas of wills, trusts, estate and incapacity planning, estate administration, residential and commercial real estate, property matters, corporate transactions and business law.

Areas of Service

Contact Nancy

Phone:	250.448.0527
Toll Free:	1.888.320.4488
Fax:	250.762.8616
Email:	nling@fhplawyers.com
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PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Canadian Bar Association (Chair - Commercial and Real Estate Section Okanagan; Treasurer - Wills and Trusts Section Okanagan; and Sections Standing Committee)
Elevation Outdoor Experiential Programs Association
Kelowna Estate Planning Society
Kelowna Bar Association
Law Society of British Columbia
Women's Law Forum

Interests & Hobbies

Nancy’s family is originally from the Okanagan, and as an avid snowboarder and wakeboarder she has settled here in order to enjoy all that the Okanagan outdoors has to offer.

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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