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 […]
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 […]
Aside from going into the courtroom and getting a case resolved by a lawyer, there are other ways that a case can be resolved. Other alternative dispute resolutions (ADR) include mediation, Negotiation, Non-binding to be determined by experts, and arbitration. Our focus today shall be on arbitration. It should, however, be noted that all the […]
No one wants to think about death, but the truth is that it’s a part of life. Eventually, we all have to face the fact that we will die someday. When that time comes, do you want your loved ones to go through the hassle and expense of sorting through your estate? Probably not. That’s […]
Canadians must be over the age of majority in each province to write a legal will. In British Columbia, you must be a resident of the province and aged at least 16 years to write a will. What’s more, the will-maker must be of sound mind and freely agree with what the document states upon […]
This article is a simplified explanation of the various differences between lawyers and notaries in the province of British Columbia. It is not intended as legal advice. For those who are unfamiliar with the legal system, the differences between a lawyer and notary aren’t always readily apparent. However, it’s important to understand the different services […]
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 […]
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 […]