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Melodie Hope

Melodie’s practices is focused on the area of tax law, and includes the areas of business law, trusts, estate planning and tax litigation. 

Melodie completed her Bachelor of Arts degree at Simon Fraser University and then obtained her Bachelor of Law Degree from the University of Alberta in 2005. She joined Pushor Mitchell as a summer student in 2004, returned to Pushor Mitchell in 2005 to complete her articles and was called to the British Columbia Bar in 2006. Melodie has also completed the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants In-Depth Tax Course.

Away from the office, Melodie can usually be found spending time with her young family, hiking with her Bernese Mountain dog, gardening without her dog, or snowshoeing.

Practice Focus: 
Tax planning for individuals and companies.
Corporate reorganizations including creating tax efficient structures.
Estate planning including wills, representation agreements and discretionary trusts.
Disability trusts.
Tax Dispute Resolution
Education: 
LL.B – University of Alberta
B.A. – Simon Fraser University
Professional and Community Activities: 
Kelowna Tax Discussion Group, Member
Kelowna Estate Planning Society, Member
Canadian Bar Association, Member
Kelowna Bar Association, Member
Kelowna Chamber of Commerce, Member
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Okanagan, Past Director