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 […]
For any startup, a proper legal framework is essential for your business’s successful growth. Unfortunately, setting up multiple contracts and agreements with partners, investors, customers, and employees can be overwhelming if you’re unfamiliar with the process. To help streamline this process, we have compiled this quick guide to provide startups with a comprehensive legal checklist […]
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 […]
We often receive inquiries about whether a trustee has the authority to eliminate a beneficiary from a trust, and this article aims to address this question. However, it is essential to acknowledge that removing a beneficiary from a trust is a multifaceted and sensitive issue that must be handled cautiously to avoid potential legal repercussions. […]
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 […]
Some legal rights and responsibilities come with owning a property in British Columbia, and you must understand them all. As a resident of British Columbia, one thing that can affect your right as a property owner is what we can call an easement. An easement is something that, over the years, has always divided opinions […]
Since it is obvious that we will all die one day, leaving behind a good reputation is just as important as having your estate planned before you pass on. When you plan your estate before you pass on, you create a legal document that will speak on your behalf after you have departed this world. Estate […]
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 […]
No matter your goals and aspirations, one thing that will end it all is death. This uncomfortable truth is one sensitive subject that many people try to avoid. But then again, who can blame them? Thinking about one’s death often brings about a series of questions, some of which you won’t find answers to. For […]
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 […]