Sometimes, an executor dies after beginning, but before completing, administration of an estate. Then, the question arises: who is responsible for completing the administration of the estate? Usually, this question is answered by the provisions […]
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Welcome Martin Sanderson as Partner
This month we are taking a break from our usual legal information posts to let you know about an exciting development for the firm. D. Martin Sanderson, who joined our firm a few years ago […]
Can an Attorney Sell to Himself Using a Power of Attorney?
When one is appointed as an attorney under a power of attorney document that has been put in place by another individual (the “donor”) and acts as an attorney for the donor, one is acting […]
BC Moves to Allow Remote Witnessing of Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Representation Agreements
For hundreds of years in common-law jurisdictions around the world, a will-maker has been required to sign their will in the physical presence of the witnesses and the witnesses have been required to sign the […]
Employee Safety Requirements in Phase 2 of BC’s COVID-19 Restart Plan
As we roll into Phase 2 of BC’s Restart Plan many employers in BC are looking to open their doors again and bring staff back to the workplace. Before doing so, employers should make sure […]
Transparency Register
The British Columbia Business Corporations Act will soon require private BC companies to create and maintain a “Transparency Register”. A company’s Transparency Register must be kept within that company’s records book and must list information […]