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May 12, 2022
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How to Draft, Review, and Revoke a Power of Attorney

A power of Attorney is a legal document that gives someone the power to act on your behalf in certain situations. This can be helpful if you need someone to handle your affairs for a short period, or if you are unable to do so yourself due to illness or injury. But a legal notice […]

What Is a Representation Agreement?

Life is unpredictable under any circumstances but even more so in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. If something were to happen to you, whether a sudden illness or an injury, are your personal affairs protected? If not, you may want to consider having a Representation Agreement drawn up with the help of a lawyer. […]

January 4, 2022
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What Are Employment Agreements?

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 […]

December 16, 2021
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How to Choose the Right Real Estate Lawyer

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 […]

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The Difference Between a Power of Attorney and an Executor

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) […]

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November 23, 2021
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Changes to B.C. Real Estate Law That You Should Know

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 […]

The Importance of Keeping a Will at any Age

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 […]

Differences Between a Lawyer and a Notary

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 […]

Construction Adjudication: An Alternative Means of Resolving Payment Disputes

For many years, contractors facing long delays in receiving payment for work has been a significant problem in the construction industry across Canada. Currently in some provinces, the “pay when paid” clauses in contracts allow contractors to withhold payment to subcontractors until the contractor has received payment from the owner. Consequently, the Canadian construction industry […]

September 23, 2021
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Why You Should Choose Saanichton Law Group

When searching for a lawyer, you may notice an overwhelming number of law firms to select from. However, not all law businesses are created equal. Subsequently, how do you assess from the enormous list of options who will be right for you and your legal requirements? There are several key points to consider when selecting […]

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