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June 3, 2023
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Appointing Professional Executors and Trustees

Your estate executor or trustee is the person who handles your estate, distributes your assets, and follows the instructions in your Will. When creating a will or trust, selecting individuals or organizations that can effectively manage your estate and carry out your wishes after your passing is crucial. While family members and friends are often […]

What to Do If an Executor is Not Taking Steps to Administer an Estate

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 […]

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 18, 2023
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Everything You Need to Know About Heggstad Petitions

Estate planning can be a complex and confusing process, and it’s important to ensure to distribute your assets according to your wishes after your passing. One potential tool that you may not know is the Heggstad petition. In this article, we’ll dive into everything you need to know about Heggstad petitions. This includes how […]

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 […]

December 18, 2022
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What are the Advantages of Sole Proprietorship?

Irrespective of the size, building a successful business enterprise requires a solid foundation, careful preparation, and planning. As someone new to the business world, one of the toughest decisions you will ever face is deciding the type of business structure that best fits your business. We have noticed that many new start-ups often need help […]

November 27, 2022
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What Is A Breach Of Lease?

When you lease a property, either as a tenant or landlord, you enter into a legal agreement that outlines the specific terms of the arrangement. A breach of lease is when one party violates one or more of the conditions specified in that agreement. Whether it’s not paying rent on time, breaking curfew, or having […]

November 7, 2022
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Understanding The Duties And Responsibilities Of A Trustee

Often at times, many people usually assume that Estate planning is only for the rich. This, by a long distance, is one of the weirdest misconceptions flying all around. Estate planning is something anyone can and should do. You can be as rich as Elon Musk before planning your estate. The uncomfortable truth is that […]

August 5, 2022
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Top 7 Myths and Mistakes in Estate Planning

Estate planning refers to the process of preparing and arranging (while a person is alive) for the disposal or management of the person’s estate in the event that they die or become incapacitated. Simply put, it means planning in advance and choosing the people or associations you want to benefit from your estate after your […]

What is a Trustee: Everything You Need to Know

Estate Plans come in different shapes and sizes, but if there’s one thing we know, the process is not one-size-fits-all. Estate Planning is something everyone should do, not just the very wealthy. Without a legal plan, you’re leaving your entire legacy in the hands of the courts. That’s why Saanichton Law Group is dedicated to […]

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