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What Is A Conveyance?

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 […]
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How to Disinherit Someone in Your Will

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 […]
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What Are Employment Agreements?

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 […]
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Selling Your Home Without a Realtor

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 […]
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What is a Living Will?

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 […]
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Understanding Representation Agreements

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 […]
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