Joint ownership of real estate is a common practice in British Columbia because of its many advantages. However, before agreeing with someone to co-own real estate, it is crucial to understand the dos and don’ts of joint ownership to ensure a harmonious and legally sound arrangement. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive guide […]
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 […]
Getting dismissed from a job can be one of the most frustrating things an individual can go through. Apart from losing a source of income, it can also negatively affect one’s mental health. As you’d imagine, there are various reasons why someone might get dismissed from their job. For a start, an employee may get […]
Mergers and Acquisitions are critical parts of business growth strategies, as they offer numerous ways for companies to expand their operations, access new markets, and improve their overall competitiveness. While both approaches involve combining two or more companies, there are significant differences between mergers and acquisitions. As a business owner, it is important that you […]
If you are not conversant with estate planning, you probably would have heard the term “executor” and not know what it means or what they even do. The term “executor” in estate planning is self-explanatory; it doesn’t have another meaning other than the one you see in the dictionary. Simply put, an executor is appointed […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]