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 […]
Simply put, to disinherit someone from your will means to remove the entity in question from your last choice. We are saying here, in essence, that, before you can disinherit someone in your will, the entity must have been on that list first and foremost. And maybe due to one or two factors, you have […]
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, […]
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 […]
With the housing market seemingly hotter than ever in our corner of Vancouver Island, some homeowners are considering selling their homes without the services of a realtor. This can sometimes be a great way to save money if you’re prepared to put in the work. It’s important to remember that whether or not you use […]
Making a will is an important part of planning for your family’s future. If a person dies without a will in place, their property will be divided according to provincial law, and the costs to administer their estate will increase. Those who do not write a will also give up the right to appoint the […]
In the province of British Columbia, a representation agreement allows for the appointment of a decision-maker to step in when a person has been determined to lack the capacity to decide on medical and personal care. This document allows you to appoint someone to legally enforce your choice to ‘pull the plug’ or accept or […]