Aside from going into the courtroom and getting a case resolved by a lawyer, there are other ways that a case can be resolved. Other alternative dispute resolutions (ADR) include mediation, Negotiation, Non-binding to be determined by experts, and arbitration. Our focus today shall be on arbitration. It should, however, be noted that all the […]
To simply put it, conveyance is a term used in law to refer to the act of transferring property or interest from one entity to another. In legal terms, the entities involved in this are known as the conveyor/ grantor and a Conveyee/Grantee. Since conveyance refers to the legal transfer of real estate from one […]
As a business owner trying to rent a property for commercial purposes, there are some things you must look out for before you sign that agreement with your landlord (usually the owner of the property). Commercial leases agreements are considered long-term contracts that, on average, can last for at least five to six years. The sad […]
Whichever way you look at it, preparing an estate plan remains one of the most tedious things you will ever do. And the reason why it is considered tedious is very easy and pretty much straightforward -It is not that easy to think about one’s death! But then again, whether you like it or not, […]
Making a Will is one of the most important things a person can do before they die. It involves documenting everything they have acquired throughout their lifetime and making plans for their posthumous management. An important document like that would probably look all fancy, typed up, and created by a professional attorney, right? You might […]
No one likes to deal with disputes, but they are a fact of life. When two or more people share something, there is always the potential for disagreements. The same is true for shareholders in a company. When two or more people own a company, there will be disagreements. This can occur if the parties […]
An Employment Agreement (also referred to as an Employment Contract) is used by an employer to outline employment terms for new employees. An Employment Agreement covers aspects of employment such as job title and responsibilities, compensation, hours and more. It should also be noted that the relationship between the employer and employee is contractual, even […]
Purchasing real estate is often one of the most important financial decisions that many people make in their lives. With such high stakes, its important for those who are buying a property to have a real estate lawyer they can trust to help them navigate the often-muddy waters of real estate transactions. At Saanichton Law […]
At Saanichton Law Group we know that understanding legalese can be a challenge at the best of times. That’s why we take pride in providing our clients with legal services and advice that they can understand without needing a background in law. In this blog, we’ll clarify the difference between a power of attorney (POA) […]
It’s no secret that the real estate market is hotter than ever here on Vancouver Island and across much of British Columbia. Over the past five years, the average price of a single family home on Vancouver Island has increased from $577,000 in October 2020 to $757,300 in October 2021, according to the Vancouver Island […]