Making a will is an important part of planning for your family’s future. If a person dies without a will in place, their property will be divided according to provincial law, and the costs to administer their estate will increase. Those who do not write a will also give up the right to appoint the […]
According to the provincial government a remarkable 98 per cent of all businesses in B.C are small businesses. These small businesses contain more than half of the private sector jobs in the province, providing employment for over a million B.C. residents. With a diverse economy, highly-educated workforce and developed infrastructure, B.C. is an excellent place […]
Purchasing and selling a property can be an exciting and stressful experience. When you hire the right real estate lawyer to guide you through this process with your best interests in mind, they will assure that there are no surprises coming along the way. Our team of lawyers and legal professionals at Saanichton Law Group […]
The following article is a simplified interpretation of various aspects of employment law in British Columbia related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as well as associated effects on the safety of workplaces in the province. We advise readers to visit WorkSafeBC to gain a full understanding of how to best address safety concerns involving COVID-19 […]
At Saanichton Law Group we are proud to serve our community the same way we have done for the last 25 years and counting. Founded in 1996, Saanichton Law Group has been providing Saanichton and the Greater Victoria area with legal services including wills & estates, representation agreements, real estate, power of attorney, mortgages, corporate […]
Arbitration is perhaps the most popular and widely known dispute resolution process and is a useful alternative to the time, costs and complexities associated with litigation. Arbitration is a usually voluntary process that involves a neutral arbitrator examining a dispute between two parties, then rendering a resolution to solve the dispute. Our very own Brad […]
We are excited to announce that our very own Alex Lonergan is featured in this months’ edition of Seaside Magazine, the premier local news and events magazine of the Saanich Peninsula. Originally from New Westminster, Alex joined Saanichton Law Group (SLG) as an articling student in July of last year before being called to the […]
Writing a will is one of the most important obligations anyone can undertake for the care of his or her personal interests. However, appointing the best Power of Attorney to handle your affairs while still alive is also of vital importance. Why? Saanichton Law Group is here to help you understand. Possibly you expect […]
Contemplating legal costs can trigger a great deal of stress. Regardless of starting something new and exciting that requires the safeguard of a lawyer to mitigate business or monetary risks, individuals may hesitate to contact a law office. Yet, when you consider the alternative of leaving yourself open to a potential lawsuit, having a […]
One of the main goals that both contractors and companies create employee contracts is to protect the interests of all concerned. Additionally, an Employee Contract gives the employer a chance to make the employee aware of his or her distinct responsibilities. The contract may also protect the business clientele and intellectual property of a […]