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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
When it comes to buying, selling, or transferring property, there are various methods that you can use to ensure the operation goes smoothly, and one of those methods is something called a quitclaim deed. But what exactly is a quitclaim deed, and when should you use one? In this blog post, we will look at […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]