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 […]
Creating an estate plan is one of the best ways to manage and protect your wealth. Estate planning simply refers to the arrangement an entity makes. At the same time, he is still alive to manage and distribute their property or assets during the entity’s lifetime or after their death. In short, the sole purpose […]
Aside from Private companies and the natural resources that abound in a country, another sector that often contributes significantly to the growth of a nation’s economy is the Real estate sector. Although often overlooked, the real estate sector plays an essential role in developing the nation’s GDP. Take the United state, for example; the real […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A power of Attorney is a legal document that gives someone the power to act on your behalf in certain situations. This can be helpful if you need someone to handle your affairs for a short period, or if you are unable to do so yourself due to illness or injury. But a legal notice […]
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 […]
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 […]