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July 17, 2022
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Common Shareholder Disputes And How To Resolve Them

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 […]

A Guide to the Different Types of Trusts

A trust is a legal contract between two parties to determine how property will be managed after death. The trust manages the property to benefit the deceased person’s beneficiaries. Depending on the type of trust, it may provide for specific beneficiaries, fund retirement accounts for employees, or even pay funeral expenses. Those beneficiaries maybe your […]

June 21, 2022
Real Estate
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What Is The Distinction Between Deed and Title?

Title and deed are two types of similar documents that are used to convey ownership in real estate. A deed is a document that transfers ownership of something from one person or entity to another. By contrast, a title refers to the legal rights associated with something — such as who has the right to […]

June 11, 2022
Employment Law, Legal Advice, Real Estate
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The Top Five Must-Have Legal Documents

When it comes to legal matters, it is always better to be safe than sorry. The best way to reduce stress and protect your assets is by creating legally binding documents. They will specify how you want your affairs handled in the event of an emergency, incapacity, or death. In this post, we’re listing five […]

February 7, 2022
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Power of Attorney and Representation Agreement: What They Are and Why You Should Have One

If you’ve ever watched any law shows, you’ve probably heard the terms power of attorney and representation agreement used by one of the lawyers. But do you know what they are? Unless you’re studying law or have a vast vocabulary that includes law terms, you might not know what they mean, and that’s okay. That’s […]

January 4, 2022
Employment Law
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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 […]

December 16, 2021
Legal Advice, Real Estate, Uncategorized
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How to Choose the Right Real Estate Lawyer

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 […]

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The Difference Between a Power of Attorney and an Executor

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) […]

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November 23, 2021
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Changes to B.C. Real Estate Law That You Should Know

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 […]

The Importance of Keeping a Will at any Age

Canadians must be over the age of majority in each province to write a legal will. In British Columbia, you must be a resident of the province and aged at least 16 years to write a will. What’s more, the will-maker must be of sound mind and freely agree with what the document states upon […]

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