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James D. Baird*

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Mr. Baird's practice focuses on wills and estates as well as general business law, corporate commercial and real estate related transactions.

His wills practice includes advising clients on estate planning and succession matters both corporate and personal.  He has extensive experience in all aspects of estates from the conception and implementation of the estate plan to the eventual administration of the estate. He advises individuals in estate planning matters including wills, representation agreements, powers of attorney, and family trusts. Some of the areas he is called upon for advice include wealth management, minimizing taxes and probate fees, and plans involving children and spouses in blended families, and families whose members have special needs or some form of mental incapacity.

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Mr. Baird is also a contributor to Continuing Legal Education and has taught the wills drafting and estate courses.  He is a regular guest lecturer for the Professional Legal Training Course and has also taught many community public interest law courses.

James Baird is a Vice-President and member of the Board of Directors of Boughton Law Corporation.

Professional and Other Activities

  • Director & Member, Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia
  • Executive, British Columbia Courthouse Library Society
  • Past Representative, National and Provincial Council, Canadian Bar Association
  • Past President, Burnaby Bar Association

 

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James D. Baird - Vancouver Wills Lawyer

Contact

Direct Line: 604.647.4140
Email: jbaird@boughton.ca

Practice Areas

Corporate + Business
Real Estate + Commercial Leasing
Wills, Trusts + Estates

Areas of Expertise

Charities + Not-For-Profit Organizations
Commercial Leasing
Commercial Lending
Estate Planning
Real Estate Financing

Education

University of British Columbia, B.A.
University of British Columbia, LL.B.
Year of Call: 1978 (B.C.)

Assistant

May Mah
Direct Line: 604.647.4136
Email: mmah@boughton.ca

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