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How Do I Recover My Stolen Inheritance?

At some point in our life, many of us have already experienced various forms of theft, such as having our wallets stolen, etc. However, you may not be aware of one type of theft: inheritance theft. As beneficiaries, inheriting property or assets from a loved one will always be a privilege. Unfortunately, not everyone entitled […]

A Guide to Winning an Appeal in Probate Court

When a loved one passes away, their estate may need to go through probate court to be distributed according to their wishes. Unfortunately, sometimes the probate court’s decisions don’t always align with what the family believes is fair and just. If you find yourself in this situation, it’s important to know that you do have options. […]

Understanding The Probate Process in British Columbia: A Step-by-Step Guide

Losing a loved one can be a difficult and emotional time for anyone. And while the grieving process takes time, practical matters must also be addressed. Understanding the probate process is important if you are the executor of a will or a beneficiary of an estate in British Columbia. In this article, we’ll take you through […]

Should I Sign a Non-disclosure Agreement?

As a business owner or employee, a company may need you to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) to protect its confidential information. While NDAs can be useful, they can also limit your ability to discuss your work or put you at legal risk of legal consequences. At Saanichton Law, we understand the importance of […]

February 4, 2023
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How Does An Easement Affect You And Your Property?

Some legal rights and responsibilities come with owning a property in British Columbia, and you must understand them all. As a resident of British Columbia, one thing that can affect your right as a property owner is what we can call an easement. An easement is something that, over the years, has always divided opinions […]

Things to Consider When Naming a Guardian in Your Will

As a parent, it is only natural to worry about what will happen to our children after we might we passed away. Understandably, not many people enjoy thinking or talking about this type of topic for obvious reasons: Reality is hard to deal with. This kind of topic becomes even more complicated and, at the […]

What Happens If Your Domestic Partner Dies Without a Will?

Estate planning law recognizes all kinds of relationships, including domestic relationships or partnerships. When you are in a domestic relationship with another person, you can create an estate plan together so that when one partner dies, the estate plan will determine who will inherit the deceased properties. However, if a domestic partner dies intestate or […]

December 31, 2022
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What is The Difference Between an Estate Executor And a Trustee?

Life, as we all know, is unpredictable in that death can come knocking anytime, and there is nothing you or anyone can do about it. This unpredictable nature of life is why you must plan your estate accordingly. The importance of planning one’s estate can never be underestimated because this estate plan will act as […]

December 23, 2022
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Essential Elements Of A Valid Lease

Aside from clothing, food, and money, another extremely important thing that humans needs for their day-to-day survival is to have a place to stay. People need the house for many reasons: one is to have a place to sleep in and grow the family. The other reason is to have a place for all commercial […]

December 5, 2022
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How to Successfully Contest a Will

There are several reasons why someone might want to contest a will. Perhaps the person believes that they have been unfairly left out of the will or that it was not properly executed. It is important to clearly understand the grounds on which the will can be contested to contest a will successfully. Generally, a […]

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