It doesn’t matter if you are a new business owner or already adept in the field. One certain thing is that throughout your business career, you will constantly be faced with making tough decisions. Not to cause any alarm with this, but some of your decisions will either make or break your business. For […]
A parent’s primary role is to provide their kids with shelter, protection, and everything else they would need. But most of the things we just mentioned can only be provided when the parents are still alive. Now the right question is, how can a parent provide for their kids’ needs after they are gone or […]
Aside from Private companies and the natural resources that abound in a country, another sector that often contributes significantly to the growth of a nation’s economy is the Real estate sector. Although often overlooked, the real estate sector plays an essential role in developing the nation’s GDP. Take the United state, for example; the real […]
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 […]
An Employment Agreement (also referred to as an Employment Contract) is used by an employer to outline employment terms for new employees. An Employment Agreement covers aspects of employment such as job title and responsibilities, compensation, hours and more. It should also be noted that the relationship between the employer and employee is contractual, even […]
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 […]
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 […]